I've been managing for 15 years and have helped a couple owners change/expand their portfolio. 

However, I’ve been hesitant due to challenges like remote management, high interest rates, and low cash flow.

there is an argument to take the equity and buy a large managed property. 

Even with some people I believe are honest, I simply believe most do not properly analyze and manage risk, as is evident with nearly every syndication doing capital calls right now because they didnt properly plan for rising rates.Dave Van Horn however, along with his company PPR one of the few people I trust in the real estate space.

He is an investor, investor focused realtor, STR property manager and handles everything from Step A-Z.

At that point my project manager (and partner) started pushing him. 

Network with experienced investors, choose a real estate strategy, research markets with job and population growth, learn financing options, familiarize yourself with property management, develop a long-term plan, and leverage your stock experience to evaluate markets and trends.Good luck!

Miami is a great place to invest both for short and long term rentals and with condos, property management is simplified but be sure to ask about HOA fees as early as possible especially if you intend to go with a DSCR loan.

You can self manage from anywhere.

The other tenants would call the management company on Saturday to report the air conditioning failure and were told that a service person would fix the problem on Monday.