I am now wondering if any  individual investors currently successfully market to travel nurses or if they all have been squeezed out by the corporations. 

As soon as possible after getting a booking, day or night, I call that number and personally thank them for booking with me and answer any questions and ask if there is anything that I can do to prepare for their visit to enhance their stay.  

On top of that, there were always unexpected things that came up, but they were taken care of and we're now almost 100% stabilized and continue to enhance property value through building upgrades!

I recently relocated back home to the southwest suburbs of Chicago, IL and I am seeking like-minded individuals or potential mentors who are willing to meet over lunch or coffee and discuss their experience and provide some guidance.

You'll need an effective lease and somewhat enhanced tenant screening to find an ideal tenant.

AI is just the latest tech tool.So, they'll be good uses of it and bad.Just like the internet, PMC software, PMC support software, etc..Personally, I think the best uses will be:1) Answering repetitive owner & tenant questions- Will actually provide more human-like responses once "programmed" properly.2) Responding to tenant prospects too lazy to actually read property postings, so they call, email or text repetitive questions.3) Enhancing followup tasks- Will actually provide more human-like responses once "programmed" properly.4) Make data analysis & aggregation MUCH easier!

Embrace technology and innovative tools that can streamline your processes and enhance your efficiency.

By reaching out to owners, connecting with developers, utilizing LinkedIn, exploring micro-markets, and learning from experience, you can enhance your chances of success in real estate investment.

I am trying to do an application for a corporation vs an individual.

It is highly recommended to consult with a legal and tax professional before proceeding.Pros of deeding your STR to an LLC     - Liability protection     - Asset Protection     - Separation of Finances     - Tax Flexibility     - Enhanced Credibility     - Privacy and anonymity     - Easier ownership transfer     - Simplified estate planningCons of deeding your STR to an LLC     - "Due-on-sale" clause     - Increased costs and administration     - Potential tax consequences     - Need for separate finances     - Loss of homestead exemptionGiven the complexities involved, especially with potential lender issues ("Due-on-sale" clause), tax consequences, and the necessity of maintaining corporate formalities, it's highly advisable to consult with an attorney and a tax professional before making the transfer.