Which ones feel like hype?

Jim right now he (Minkow)  is going after low hanging fruit that is anyone / company that did MF syndication and got caught in the hype of a few years ago and the massive change to the industry with rates rising cost rising and vacancies rising.. not many in MF syndication that were doing highly leveraged deals to compete with other offerings have gone  unscathed or have projects that simply are not or will not perform based on original assumptions or pro fromas  So pretty easy to take pot shots at all these entities/companies etc..

Some pockets are still under the radar compared to Destin or 30A, and I’ve seen some investors find decent value by stepping just outside the most hyped areas while still holding the beach proximity card.Also if you’re open to it, I’d love to hear how you're underwriting appreciation vs cash flow when you're looking at something like a beachfront condo.

List on those platforms with pro pics hyping the lifestyle, target golfers/commuters (try LinkedIn or golf forums), and screen hard (credit/employment) for reliable pros.

and so then you're at zero, and you're probably breaking even or even slightly negative on rent.contrary to the hype i am in the camp that thinks you need to be very well capitalized and prepared to spend money for a few years to start a portfolio. 

With tech-enabled platforms, turnaround time has been noticeably shorter.Consistency: Reports feel more standardized, which helps when multiple lenders are reviewing.Transparency: Having clearer timelines and updates reduces a lot of lender anxiety. real, or is it mostly marketing hype?

Repetition and action matter more than hype.

It’s refreshing to hear a grounded perspective that values patience over hype. 

A tad different with them but there was so much hype that they would put an investment up and literally fill it in 1 hour.. no way anyone did DD on them or the deal.. it was massive FOMO and whatever trust they had built.

STRs typically seem highly profitable and fun, but I would make sure you aren't just buying into the hype.