An example would be mixing your personal and LLC money in the same bank account.3.

I have a mix of long term rentals and STRs and rent some of my STSs mid term in the off season so I am happy to share my thoughts and experiences with each strategy in this area.  

I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.

Once you've thought a bit about what your ideal wholistic investment portfolio looks like, if you decide that you want some kind of more active real estate investing in the mix, I cannot recommend more getting Start with Strategy by Dave Meyer and the accompanying workbook The Strategy Planner.

@Brandon P.I use a mix of things and still struggling to find the best solution.All the solution requires to have a mechanical lockbox with backup key at location for lockout or contractor.

Though I have purchased some with a mix where 330+ days a year, people parked in the driveway and the street except when there were snow bans, but there was enough room to fit everyone in the driveway/parking lot, and that was a hassle to deal with some days. 

I have received mixed information regarding this!

I like the location and the price is 650kFor mixed use properties as you describe (and I'd assume is located on SW 10th St.), I'd recommend that the residential units fully cash flow the loan as my experience is that mixed use properties are tougher to finance as most lenders tend to prefer one or the other and something in the middle gets more difficult.For example, and granted I don't know anything about the area/neighborhood, I would expect this property (https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/111-NW-Har...) to be easier to finance than the mixed-use property you mentioned. 

My focus is shifting from cash flow to equity management as well as our portfolio mix.

For me, it’s been a mix of local friends and paid contractors.