I will say this group is national (even some international) in nature and is not the best for resource for finding local data especially in niche markets. 

I am planning on starting small in "house hacking" (or a version of it) by renting out a room in my primary residence as my area has a high amount of industry with seasonal / temporary employment (co-op and interns) from international and national colleges.

The funds in this case were likely held in their individual name, and a death, bankruptcy, or other could affect the ability to close out and complete the 1031 exchange.The safety and protection of exchange funds should be of utmost importance, which is why you should always work with a qualified intermediary that has some sort of regulatory oversight; not just an internal audit or something, but real regulatory oversight with an outside, independent regulatory audit. 

They’re not the most exciting read, but I’ve caught early signs of zoning changes and policy shifts that could impact operations down the line.Market Tools (Rentometer, AirDNA): I don’t rely on any one tool, but using them in combination helps create a baseline for rent comps, particularly when weighing LTR potential against STR or MTR models.Local Investor Conversations: Whether it’s chats here on BP or catching up with other Phoenix-area investors over coffee, these casual conversations often surface key info—like permitting updates or changes in code enforcement—that’s not always widely published.Refining Internal Processes: I’ve been reviewing and tightening up our PM workflows—everything from tenant communication to maintenance tracking and lease renewals.

You can text legally as long as your account is compliant.Strategic partnerships with local agents instead of building massive internal teams.Focused markets where median prices and seller motivation align.The result: a business that’s both sustainable and scalable in the current environment.Final ThoughtsWholesaling is still alive and well in 2025—but only if you adapt.

STRs near national parks do see heavier weekend demand, but weekdays can fill too especially during peak season, school breaks, or if you market toward remote workers and international travelers who aren’t tied to weekend schedules.

However, my investments line up pretty close with the “model portfolios” these two advisors publish, with the exception that if the stock isn’t at least 20% below NAV I won’t invest; I prefer REITs that easily cover their dividends with their earnings from rents and pay 6% or more, are internally managed where the top corporate players own a significant amount of stock, and where their property holdings can be  easily valued (not so easy with many “speciality” REITs.  

This is why firms like (not going to name haha) trying to sell all their listings internally are so dangerous for sellers and really only benefits the brokerage trying to collect dual agency fees.

The way REITs are structured nowadays, more than 90% of them are internally managed, eliminating the inherent conflict of externally managed REITs, and aligning the interests of management and shareholder to a much greater degree.  

I don’t have direct personal experience purchasing through Roofstock, so I can’t speak to their internal process, but I do specialize in property management, commercial real estate, home inspections, and out-of-state investing.