That narrows it down quite a bit.

Reno loans are quite expensive, eats into your margins quite a bit, so much competition here as well...

My partner and I are currently hold 2 properties in the Glendale area that have done quite well.

Not sure I'm quite in the position to mentor, but my wife and I have house hacked and broker a lot of rent by the room properties in Atlanta.I'd be happy to share a few nuggets!

Ninety percent of agents fail or quit in the first couple of years because they think the job is easy or they can do it as a side hustle, but why would any client want to work with a part-timer?

We sure have and are now doing a deal for this investor where they keep 100% of the profits.Folks that do their best, will make mistakes (Honest mistakes for those that work with integrity).We have been thrown under the bus quite a few times on this forum like many others but I sleep peacefully because I know we don't steal, cheat or lie and always do our best for everyone.Many times things work out well and other times they don't.Such is real estate and such is life.I don't think one can be blamed for doing their best.Upwards and onwards and wishing you all the best

There are times when we wouldn’t be in the home for a month, so furnished finder makes sense but dates have never quite aligned. thats fair to say im trying to skirt hoa rules, its my first experience with an hoa so im just trying to navigate it. thank you for your response. 

Managing everything solo can be quite time-consuming, so collaborating with a reputable team is beneficial.

I have a PM for my STR and it is still quite a bit more work than my LTR's.

That was one of the attractive points for me, since several other deals I joined in the last few years have had capital calls due to increased debt costs.One concern I have is that, while they claim vacancy at the property is 7%, I see quite a few listings on apartments.com for the complex that indicate a higher number.