I really think that the biggest pros and cons depends on YOUR goalsI self manage my properties with the help of a VA and I like that I can be hands off now that my VA is trained.

Are you self employed or work a W2 job?

Are you good with self managing?

A lot of MTR investors use PMs but a lot also self manage as it is not nearly as time consuming as an STR.

On that note, if anyone is interested in tools for self-mastery, I highly recommend exploring breathwork—it’s an incredible modality for building mental resilience and focus.

Wishing you the best in your self-management journey, but remember, a good property manager can still be invaluable, especially if you’re not familiar with the legalities of property management.

Sometimes good defensive investing is moving from stellar to mediocre  when you still can. 

2) Do you plan on self managing or getting a property manager?

Good luck. haha i would run away from anyone self-proclaiming as "financial expert" with the expectation to "meet the guru / mentor/coach / master of all business" in his/her personal residence lol I have not google him yet but I bet he is taking picture in front of luxury house and driving sports car ?

We self manage and have actually been transitioning to taking them off the padsplit platform and managing them ourselves.