Personal background: Married with no kids, 100% debt free, live a rather tame lifestyle and don't spend large amounts of money, two newer vehicles (2020 & 2024) so no vehicle purchases expected for the next 10 years. 

If you’re targeting healthcare professionals or insurance-related tenants, these platforms are definitely worth exploring!

Guests normally don't like to be asked to cover damages that they caused and sometimes give a lower rating because we ask them to cover it even though they have COI that insures my listing.So I'm exploring the event guest screening option that they could put down the security deposit as well. 1.

Alternatively, you could explore house hacking with a multifamily duplex, where you live in one unit and rent out the others.

Given your experience managing 138 doors, you already have a significant advantage in understanding tenant needs, property maintenance, and financial planning.Key tips:Focus on personal finances: Keep building excellent credit and maintaining healthy reserves.Financing: Explore loan options like conventional, or DSCR loans to maximize your purchasing power.Location: Research neighborhoods with strong Section 8 demand and landlord-friendly regulations.Due diligence: Analyze properties carefully, factoring in rehab costs, property management, and cash flow potential.Your expertise and willingness to learn put you in a strong position—best of luck!

The kids would love the amenities and so would I!!

Quote from @Wafi Al-Salih: Quote from @Hemal Adani: @Jason Bierman, Did you end up exploring any opportunities in Dubai?

Yes you "pay for convenience" with the build-to-rent REI model, but as a 1st time investor it was an easier path for us to at least get in the game knowing we have kids, jobs, life, etc.

Explore county auction websites, local investor meetups, and property management companies for leads on multi-family opportunities.4.

You will get kids jumping on beds and heavy couples using these.