Where to invest your time? (STR vs LTR)

[Lorenzo Prieto]

I recently read a book mentioned in the bigger pockets podcast "So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport. In one area of the book it talks about building rare and valuable skills aka picking a niche and mastering it. I've heard this from numerous investors "Pick a niche and a strategy and go with it". I'm looking for tips as to what the best option would be for new investors trying to decide between STR or LTR?

Secondly, I’ve noticed a lot of investors are also real estate agents. Would any realtors out there recommend getting my real estate license? I currently work a W2 as a mortgage processor and would like to invest more time into building overall career capital in the real estate field and I’m wondering if becoming a real estate agent has led to more success as an investor.