I'm about to use about that much to buy me a nice little 6 unit.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Pretty tough to get a B home in a nice neighborhood to meet the 2% rule. 

Even wholesaling or flipping requires contracts, and you're not old enough to sign.There are a lot of young people looking to start, and it would be nice to hear more of your story and how they could follow your process.

A nice looking finished basement will go south real quick with moisture and your tenant will soon be displeased (rightfully so) about the nice basement they initially thought they had.See what the market is doing, but also consider what your specific property factors are. 

You mentioned a creek, so finding a few flat/clear-ish areas with a nice view of the creek could be all you need.  

They specialize in rentals which is nice. 

My family goes to our STR quite often and we alway have a nice time. 

Now I am wearing the other shoe and it’s nice.

This not only enhances your property but also builds long-term loyalty.Earning five-star reviews goes beyond having a nice property on paper—it’s about ensuring guests feel confident they made the right choice by staying with you.