His team does intense data analysis of STR markets to determine the best markets to invest in.

The biggest thing I’ve seen is that the returns can look great on paper, but you’re really signing up for an operating business, not a passive rental.A few high-level observations based on what I’ve seen others experience:- Management intensity is meaningfully higher than traditional SFR or small MF.

On the other hand, a multi-family property (MF) could provide higher income potential and diversification of tenant risk, though it may require more intensive management and a larger initial investment.Think about the real estate market trends in your area and the potential for property appreciation.

Underwriting must account for course capex, staffing, and weather-driven revenue cycles.Ski HotelsWhat defines them:Ski hotels offer onsite or immediate slope access, positioning the asset directly within the ski experience.Investor considerations:• Premium ADRs during peak winter season• Strong appeal to destination travelers and group bookings• Limited competitive supply due to geographic constraintsKey risks:• Highly seasonal revenue concentrated in winter months• Dependence on snowfall and climate patterns• Capital-intensive infrastructure and maintenanceInvestor takeaway:Ski hotels are high-yield, high-risk assets.

It is a data-intensive area of real estate, which is highly competitive, and takes quite a bit of time to see any payoff. 

Wholesaling is a less capital intensive alternative but it entails a lot of networking and learning the ropes.

Most people underestimate how operationally intensive co-living really is, and assume it’s just “more rent per square foot.”

Has anyone here explored power-intensive industrial uses on zoned land in Central or North Florida?

Short-term rentals can work in very specific areas, but once you factor in local rules, higher management intensity, seasonality, and furnishing costs, the margins usually aren’t as consistent.

That alone puts you ahead of true remote investors.The cons people don’t mention in the $50k fantasy1) The cheapest houses are management-intensive$50k properties are usually in areas where:turnover is higherfraud risk is highermaintenance calls are highercollections/evictions happen moreYour “cap rate” looks great until you run real reserves and vacancy.2) Insurance is real and getting worseOlder roofs, older plumbing, older wiring = higher premiums and more non-renewals.