I dont have regrets just did not care for STR  business personally. so we sold.But we have Mid term fully furnished rentals and I really like that one.. start off as a few months and end up staying a year or more and at close to double the rate and A class tennants..

In Chicago class A/B neighborhoods you can still get .8% rent to purchase ratios.

Pay: QBO because it has "class" features. 

There is a lot of new A-class apartment building happening (maybe too much).

Our property is what I believe you term as a Class A rental  4000 sq ft on 5 acres in the Bay Area.  

@Tommy Brant I have heard that there is some insurance relief coming into the Florida market, especially for new construction A class properties.

Yep - let "regular people" feel like they are with the elite class.

Protected class in MA

A 1031 exchange is a very compelling tax strategy to continually expand & invest in real estate that is not possible in any other asset class that I am aware of.Diana, I'm more than happy to have a discussion on the pros/cons of investing in real estate through your SDIRA or Solo 401(k). 

I agree on the bathtub walls, I do a surround vs tile typically (but again depends on the class of asset)