The challenge again, is the prices around here.

Real estate investing works out best when treated with a crockpot approach instead of microwave. 

However, if you hold a 30-year-old depreciated property for 10 years then it's going to be challenging to exit.

I am new to creative financing and don’t exactly know the ins and outs of what would be the best way to approach this.

I feel like there’s a balance between being decisive and being reckless, and I’d love to hear how you guys approach this.

Challenges?

As I approach my move out strategy where I will be converting my upper unit into a STR, I often think of guest interaction amongst the two units.

What are the challenges of passive investing as opposed to traditional real estate investing? 

Rise to the soul challenge, Steve.

You could start with your agent or a local agent who supports investors and could have contacts to refer to you.Lastly, you could consider negotiating with a local PM to take on a hybrid approach to management.