HiI purchased a 14 unit apartment complex 3 years ago.  

Either you use a mileage allowance of 67 cents per mile or you use a more complex method called actual expenses.

I have almost 5,000 posts where I've been answering these questions over the last several years.What you're asking is a complex one.

However, as you noted, managing a STR from a distance, especially in a high-elevation area with challenging winter conditions, adds a layer of complexity.

I did a 1031 exchange in early 2022 from a single vacation rental I had into two DST's, each are  300 unit Apartment complexes offered by Capital Square. 

It began with understanding underwriting, despite its complexities, and learning to trust my judgment and make realistic assumptions.

Even professionals find this topic very complex and challenging to interpret.

Buying a 55-unit complex outside of Huntsville, AL.

I’m a little worried when it comes to apartment complexes so I wonder if I should focus on condos or townhomes that way I can speak directly to the owners/ or landlords? 

We have one townhouse rental in Gent and I'd like to learn more about the the rental business and investing in Belgium.Here in Missouri I am investing in small apartment complexes, so I could share what I know about that.I'll be in the Gent, Gavere area for a few weeks in March 2020.