@Kwanza Price tips for managing contractors:1.

If you're open to looking at some resources here's what I would recommend you start with based on what you've said:1.

Any tips on creative ways to scale? 

Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

Any tips on balancing renovation costs with tenant expectations when preparing a property for midterm stays?

As for the rest of it, you can find a lot of useful tips on past forum posts along with podcasts and youtube material on the topic (BP and other RE sources).We've self managed STRs for a few years.

I’d appreciate any guidance or tips to get started on the right path.

Moreover, I would recommend prioritizing a W2 position over 1099 self-employment/sales for two reasons.

If you have any tips or resources for a beginner like me, I would greatly appreciate it.