The STR market has changed a lot since then and so have the abundance of new properties and accommodations.

A wise man once said "Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory."

Yes properties are a bit more expensive and the 50% rule is hard to come by but there are alot of $ people here who want rentals in their own backyard and will sacrifice paying for cash for a rental in their own backyard as opposed to somewhere like the midwest or the south where cash flow properties are more abundant or favorable.

One thing I love about real estate is the abundance of options, but it can also make things seem more complex than they actually are.

Learning the business by myself primarily through books, as well as practice, failure, mistakes, and consulting with others, was a process that required an abundant amount of time/capital.I would definitely recommend the option of partnering with an experienced rehabber on your first project.

The forums contain an abundance of information, but check out the podcasts and member blogs too!  

Also Vince in other businesses they are competing for a small group of clients thats why everything is kept "hush,hush" on the other hand in real estate there is an abundance of deals and money to be made and a million different ways to do it.

Step into the open floor concept with vaulted ceilings and abundance of natural light.

Actually, I have an abundance of MF around me. 

Where exactly are you seeing an abundance of these lots?