In our market, you can self manage, with all the associated work, and out perform the LTR income.  

If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.

Have you performed an amortization analysis to see when your net earnings after depreciation starts to become positive?

Do you perform regular preventative maintenance to avoid emergencies or are you more reactive?

Also, don’t forget to explore platforms like Airbnb and VRBO to see what properties are performing well in your target areas.

I honestly feel like the juice is worth the squeeze in STR/MTR and may even continue this strategy as I find myself to be more adaptable and capable of performing.

But if you're living on site and knocking on doors to collect rent, could work out for you. 

This could be anything from confusing UX to lack of certain integrations.How useful would a custom listing site be for you?

Short-Term Rental (STR) Options: If an Airbnb on your street is performing well, consider converting your property into a short-term rental.

This was a costly venture that, combined with several months of lackluster performance, did not allow for distributions to our shareholders.