I invite seasoned investors to share their experience buying their first 2-4 unit properties. here are some questions to base your response/story1) how did you find your first property ?

It's a learning experience for certain.

It is pricey and a little hard to make the numbers in my experience, but it is a vast area (S FL in general) so I am sure there are pockets where it makes sense. 

I’m so sorry to hear about the support experience you’ve had, I would love the oppertunity to personally help you have a fantastic experience with RentRedi.

I'm almost glad I got to experience the longer vacancy.

Quote from @Sherylyn Holden: I posted awhile back about the new short term rental rules in San Antonio here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/1200417-new-...Wanted to share a brief update on my experience and some other helpful notes:The city is getting serious about these rules.

You get PM experience, lower expenses, you don't live with your parents anymore, etc.. 

But if you only have one rental and you get a bad tenant you are sunk.Read the laws and talk to some mom/pop landlords with decades of experience.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Here is my list of the most dangerous real estate related investments for the “non professional” investor lacking direct knowledge  and experience in these investments 1.