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Phase 1 completed?  

And the menus and sub menus and configuration options to view the stats are confusing and different on laptop or phone 🙈Is anyone getting any benefit from the Airbnb stats???

Other than that usage, there is little benefit to a typical investor having a RE license....

As an out of town owner, one benefit of Madison is that we do have a good supply of property management companies to consider. 

It won't be as much death benefit as you have now, but it's better than losing the money completely.  

Then I(we) control everything.I know there are details to work out, and I am still in the thinking/planning phase, while I continue to save money, but is this a conceivable plan?

No W2 is required for DSCR Loans - one of the main benefits as its strictly no income verification for qualifying.

With my two local properties bringing in about $1,200/month, I'm in the growing phase. 

If you're going to owner occupy and and want to benefit from some rental income then I'd go for it, but if you're looking for some combination of appreciation and cash flow there are better places to put your cash.