Not only do some landlords allow their personal and political ideology to be in the mix, but many do not understand how to manage this population.

I feel that MLS is not accurate because not all property managers put them in. 

Property Manager – This is another one I really need help from the bigger pockets community in the local area.

They agreed to pay in accordance to the lease and failure to manage to the lease is the #1 reason why landlords fail (Source: American Apartment Owners Assn).Cowboy up and stop having the tenant control your ROI.Best.

Less risk as far as a debt note, that's true, but debt is not the only risk to be managed.

Hello everyone, I am analyzing the Indio, CA market as a short term rental investment and we'd love to speak to someone who is self managing their own vacation rental.  

For STRs, properties near the beach or downtown tend to perform well.Start Small and Smart: If this is your first property, focus on something manageable.

If you can manage to keep up with the real estate market in these markets that we have come to hit, and still be able to navigate the unchartered waters.

I've built relationships with property managers who have distressed properties in their portfolios that can communicate directly to owners. 

I'd start by talking to others who are landlords or property managers in your area.