Quote from @Joseph Sakic: Choose your hard.Do your research to find a quality PM.

I'd underwrite the deal as any other - make sure you are conformable with the quality & tenant base. 

@Nicholas A. your shotgun approach has a high probability of getting the exact quality you put into it.95%+ of real estate agent, many of them posting they are "investor-friendly", only know how to deal with owner-occupied transactions. 

Cost per lead (CPL) is crucial—it shows how much you're paying to get a potential seller or buyer’s info, and you want this as low as possible without sacrificing quality.

I firmly believe that thoughtful architecture isn't just about aesthetics; it's a strategic tool that can enhance property value, attract quality tenants, and optimize returns.

They must provide quality service, or their clients won't want to pay the price.

@Bryan HartlenManaging low-end properties can be demanding due to higher tenant turnover, increased maintenance needs, and frequent rent collection issues.

Forget the course and put that money on a quality vacation short-term rental.  

While I do believe that some of the posters on BP are able to do a quality job self managing their portfolio of STR properties, they are spending a lot more time doing it than they’d like to admit.10 years ago in many markets STR provided outsized returns.  

Low vacancy rates, rising rents, and high tenant demand for more space/good school districts.