The key is to listen deeply, anticipate needs, and create joy in ways that feel authentic and meaningful.

I’m looking for real connections with like-minded investors who are serious about building long-term wealth through short-term rentals.My goals: Replace W-2 income in the next 5–7 yearsFocus on ownership and smart scalingBuild a portfolio of well-run, profitable STRsIdeally, the group would:Meet consistently (weekly or biweekly)Share strategies, tools, wins/losses, and hold each other accountableBe made up of investors actively working on or scaling STRsBe transparent, value-driven, and focused on real resultsI’m open to paid or peer-led groups if the value is truly there, but I’m more interested in joining something authentic and collaborative than a branded coaching package.If you’re part of a group like this or want to start one, I’d love to connect.

He has a flipping and wholesaling workshop in person several times a year, and has a coaching/mentorship group as well, I am not involved in anyway in any of those groups, but just from the people he surrounds himself with, and the deals/business he does in town and the general transparency and authenticity I don't think you'll find a better dude in the entire country to "hitch your wagon to" for lack of better words.  

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If using it as a long term rental doesn't cash flow you are gambling on the short term rental working out.

. § 1C-1701, we have broken the process down into four simple steps:File an authenticated copy of your judgment.

He's great".I recently went to a conference (that fortunately was free) where a really famous name in the flip space talked for an hour about how important relationships and authenticity are in the real estate business.

If it's an unknown it's value is a gamble.