You could consider house hacking to reduce out of pocket expenses.It’s definitely an appreciation play not a cash flow play but with the federal government here appreciation is consistent - you won’t get super high appreciation like some places but also don’t get high depreciation as well.

I totally agree on pro photos and some drone shots - video is not really necessary. 

While they tend to offer lower returns than stocks or real estate, they provide stability and consistent income.Another potential avenue is health savings accounts (HSAs), which offer a triple tax benefit—contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals are tax-free if used for qualified medical expenses.

Despite my efforts to keep all the input data consistent, I’m getting different rates of return from various rental calculators.

I’d say give both a shot and see which platform fits your style better.Hope that helps!

Cross-Reference Information: Double-check by searching both the Parcel ID and Owner's Name to confirm consistency.

During my time in the industry I learned to work systems so that I could consistently effectively list homes to get them sold in a timely manner. 

As someone who deals with apartment investors everyday, I don't see how it could be done on a consistent basis.

It will be a small number in year one, but it is wise to keep this logically consistent.

Establish some "safeguards" to keep them honest and consistently check their work.