I'm looking to interview people who have been forced to sell their Airbnb either because:- The city or county where they owned changed legislation, making STRs unlawful- After a year or two or several, you found that the property only made a fraction of the money that was projected.If either of these apply to you and you're willing to talk for a story, please either respond to this post or DM me.

Your goal right now is exposure and credibility, not ownership.Big tip most people learn late: relationships compound faster than money.

Would love your tips and tricks (also day 1 on bigger pockets).

I’m Mo — a real estate broker/investor based in NYC and Long Island — and I work with a lot of first-time investors who are in the same stage you’re in now.

Hi, I am looking for some advice on what area and property type to choose in the greater Seattle area to invest around 500k.

I’ve been spending time mapping parcels, zoning overlays, flood data, and utility corridors at the county level, mainly to understand where growth signals show up before listings do.Right now I’m focused on land and commercial-adjacent opportunities and learning how experienced investors track rezoning, comprehensive plans, and infrastructure expansion.Not selling anything — just here to learn, listen, and connect with others who think upstream.Looking forward to learning from the community.

Thanks for writing this @Gordon Mer.

The home looked familiar to them — similar architecture, similar size, similar neighborhood profile to what they knew in their home state.

Would like to know more about this-- did they use a cash out refi for the 20% down?

Hi Ashton, if you were just turning out on this business, there's probably a lot more things to think about other than just the on boarding process.