Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

In my opinion the biggest thing you're paying for with a property manager is the experience, staying up to date on legal complaince, and having stuff in place already.If you decide to start self managing you're going to have to spend time up front to figure some stuff out (exactly how much I don't know) and periodically spend some time doing various stuff.The truth is, if you have a property where you have a great tenant, they pay on time, they never cause problems and stuff rarely breaks, management is very easy.

I don't accept anyone with evictions, period. 

Thankfully, investors owned property and low rate debt during this period of record inflation. 

With interest rates as they are, and knowing they are probably going to start dropping over the next few quarters, is it best to wait on any kind of finance for a year'ish or are the rates not going to come down enough over that period to make a huge difference?

Your situation (different country, Airbnb income, longer hold time) may not fit this model exactly.Negotiating Better Terms:With the bank: Shop around for better rates, consider a larger down payment for better terms.With real estate agents: Offer exclusivity for a lower rate, or consider handling the sale yourself if legal in Georgia.Holding Period: Given the strong Airbnb cash flow, holding longer could be beneficial, especially if the market is appreciating.

SB13 and its grace period on unpermitted units should preventing this from occurring.  

However, a painter will know how to do the job efficiently and effectively.

It just wasn't operationally efficient to continue brokering.

For me, I knew I couldn't execute efficiently as a PM because I like to be too nice to the tenants.