While I’m not in Little Rock, I’ve found that networking with local brokers and property managers can be key to uncovering neighborhood-specific insights.

Defining your enough can be a good measuring stick to reasses, because spending time on forums like these you're likely to hit your enough, the key is being able to say "I have enough" and be able to enjoy the fruits of your labors. 

More freedom to tailor your investment to the guests' needs.More privacy for the guestsSecurity and keys can automatedMore rooms for more quality pictures!

The key is to zero in on one market and really dive deep into understanding it.

I am just going to have enough passive income to do the things I want to do without having a w2.The key words seem to be "if needed".

The key is you need to make that investment but also like any investment, realize you can lose it, especially if you are not experienced or do not have a plan.

The key is to just start, even if it’s with something small.

it was my version of cash for keys - only it was more an agreement to not have their ability to rent again trashed for keys (definitely cheaper).Sorry you're dealing with this. 

I would add to the "sales" portion of the advice above that timing is key.  

Turn-key operators, etc.