In Colorado I was comfortable with possible appreciation, whereas I think in NWA I might have to split it or develop it in some way. 

A property manager can make the process easier by handling the day-to-day coordination, but the 10% fee might not be worth it if you’re comfortable managing things yourself.

That can usually be some comfort.  

Hey Cory,Thanks for the comfort!

The more comfortable you need to live, the worse the numbers will be. 

There are spores I the environment all around us.

That is pretty significant particulary in an environment where interest rates are dropping.

In short - here are the reasons I pivoted to Real Estate Investing:All the benefits of Real Estate + growing STR optionsInflation raging at 10%/moCurrency wars and what or who will win them (Prec Metl or CDBC, etc.)Equities markets receive derivative pressures from credit markets and pressures on US dollarRealistic 10+ year opportunity in using Creative Financing, given monetary policies.Global disruption and impact analysis of COVID to businesses (small/large) and individualsWhat I was (originally) looking to get out of the program:Better understanding of Real Estate and it’s MarketLocally like-minded ppl that are more about collaboration than cannibalization (not reflective of BP in any way – this community is great too)Improvement in comfort level working in REI and learning “on the job”A community where I could find deals, connect with ppl for help and ask questions, etc.Business and Corporate Structure recommendations to accommodate short-term & long-term investment strategiesAnonymity strategiesAccess to vetted contracts for traditional, creative and gator (EMD) Real Estate dealsMy experience and feedback based on my expectations:Great original 6 week mentorship program.

Ultimately depends on you and what you'd feel comfortable with.

Given the fact that people say "ethics" and usually mean "saint, loving and caring to all as Jesus of Nazareth was", the very idea of such "ethics" can't exist in the business environment.