I believe that their aren't prime markets per se but markets where STRs do better than others. 

There are assuredly more cost-efficient times to start your portfolio, but there's no right time per se. 

I am not a broker per se I do make new orginations every week though.. and I have sold many many properties over the year with seller finance that I owned. 

IN generally I've seen the idea be that you se aside a certain amount each month so that when the time comes it is there. 

Markets like Akron & Canton, OH and Columbus, GA (although SE) are especially solid right now with turnkey options and motivated sellers offering incentives.

Instead of moving out, he sued me and my LLC (pro se), claiming:- Breach of contract, promissory estoppel, specific performance, declaratory and injunctive relief,- Plus $15K in “equity”, arguing that rent and expenses made him a tenant-in-common.He also claimed a right to renew, though the lease clearly said renewal required mutual agreement.

https://vikingcapllc.com/listen-watch/hyrowebinar/I do not have commentary on this offering, per se, but rather for any pref equity fund investment:What are the terms the underlying GP is signing off on, that allows Viking to offer you, the LP, an 11%+ return, net of all fees and carried interest?

For flips, use an S Corporation to reduce SE taxes.

SE Tax is is a separate code section under 1402 not 469.

its not the notes per se its the assets securing them.. this model has been tried many times and it fails most every time..