Now I'm selling using word of mouth as there is a network of investors friends/family are spreading the word to.

My first property was chaotic with tenant troubles, so Ohio being a landlord-friendly state and Parma Heights being A-class location, I'm eager to get involved and experience the difference.

I'm assuming if this was an option everyone would already be doing it but I am just curious from a professional to understand why this isn't an option.I received a question from a friend that was somewhat similar to mine above which got me thinking. 

Aim for $500/mo min and even that won't allow you to tap into unless that's after cap ex, management, vacancy is factored in.

- sounds like your friend's PMC pays this way.If W-2, why isn't your business properly insured to cover him?.

Quote from @David Brooks: I've received advise that our friendly STR loophole can not be used to characterize STR income/loss as non-passive on a California tax return. 

I’m getting ready to make my next move in 2025 and I’m contemplating on staying here and buying a multi family property as an investment out of state (only an hour away) which would be a lot less capital and have a lot more land lord friendly laws or buy another multifamily as a primary residence locally and hack that property I’m single and live alone.

Reach out if you want to discuss, I can get you connected with a great local investor friendly agent!

They service all fifty states , and they are an investor friendly company they understand our needs.Cool!

I would say you should start off by just meeting multi-family investor-friendly agents who can help get you started with 5 units search and work on finding you off-market ones as well Thanks Kerlous!