5C's of credit are a good framework to understand the fundamentals.

@David F.As Russell mentioned co-ops are probably 1/2 the price of a condo and you would also have extensive costs to set up a co-op and typically it’s my understanding the builder funds the first 1-2 years of reserves.

I understand this is a snails pace, however I am still a W2 enployee so all this will be a 2nd job for me.

This is a new strategy and platform, so any question is a good one so that everyone can best understand the process.

My best understanding from talking to reps is they have one local employee (in addition to vendors like cleaners, landscapers...) per 10 listings/properties. 

That's the first place to start.I can tell you what to invest in and where - but you won't listen unless you really understand this business first.

I understand this is not a requirement, but I have never received a damaged unit from an inherited tenant or any legal issues.

There are so many great strategies to help you scale your portfolio, so I understand your desire to find the right plan and avoid mistakes.

Probably going to be a check.Smart contractors are starting to understand that convenience matters to customers and being able to take different methods of payment can help them collect their money.

The first thing to focus on is understanding your target guests and tailoring your property to their needs.