Congrats on the transition—STRs can definitely boost returns if managed well!

Shortly after buying there were several sales nearby that boosted that ARV higher than I could imagine.

I had a mentor who basically taught me how to sell, persuade and influence in Creative real estate. 

With that 2.7% rate, holding and renting could offer excellent long-term returns, especially with local development boosting value.

I am sure you will get a lot of the same answers, but if you can do a house hack and utilize a renovation loan, that's a golden nugget that will quickly give you a boost in your net worth and experience bank!

Since the kitchen’s already in good shape, small updates can really boost appeal and help you rent at a premium in Kenosha.

Why would anyone buy real estate at a 5.5 cap is beyond me unless they can boost the value. 

A lot of these folks dont want to share their own distuation out in public, so it may be a bit less "social" imo. but creating content around you buy houses / seller reviews and explainng the process at the very minimum will add a huge credbiliity boost to your website and will warm you a lot of seller leads before you ever speak to them!

Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News...

One thing I always recommend checking if you are interested in a specific location is to check State, City, and even HOA rules in an area to see if there may be any restrictions on renting property for short term lengths as that can also influence certain markets and opportunities, especially with forecasting and managing.If you haven't looked into it already, I would definitely recommend looking into LLCs and Trusts for Asset Protection and even Tax Mitigation strategies.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.