Avoid "passive" investments, focus on "active" investments to deter risk and really prioritize quality over quantity.How much funds do you have to get this started, you'll need 10x what you have to get remotely where you want to be.

@Robert FrazierUnfortunately, you will find those consultants at every level and aspect of development.

For you to ask this, you're valuing that "16% CoC" so highly it's likely overriding the real material aspect of the investment.

I plan to self-manage these properties and intend to operate my portfolio as a business, tracking all income and expenses while avoiding the commingling of personal and business funds.

I'm ordering title searches and am trying to avoid having to pay for more title searches than needed.

There are some exceptions, but I tell most people to avoid it.

Because I want to continue investing, avoiding paying the personal gains is what my mind is occupied with. 

These are key aspects of working with an agent especially in an area like that with the STR market.

Guys like Pace Morby will tell you it’s not rocket science.The “learn-as-you-go” mindset can lead to costly mistakes that are avoidable with the right foundation.

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE