This is the time to hustle and work 2 to 3 jobs and really build up a nice nest egg to buy more real estate.

No way I would do it at the going rate.You would want to take advantage of their STR rates as well as build up a nest egg if things go south.

Have you looked into Nest-DC (https://www.nest-dc.com/)?

It might also be carpenter ants as they will make that kind of noise (like crunchy cherrios) both of these insects could be in the walls and you would never see them inside the homes (even if there are tens of thousands) as they are just nesting there and foraging for food outside.

@Brian Walters Good news,you are in the best state for a LLC and it’s main object to keep you the owner hidden or protected.I am a Fortune Builder Alum,and I have had my LLC since the end of 2018.I currently rehab properties,but plan to add rentals sooner than later.IMO I would not create an LLC for each property but would put them in groups.3-5 6-8 the object is in the severe case that a lawsuit or judgement was issued ,you would lose a small group not the entire nest egg.Best of Luck!

As for tech, we have a Nest (but also Honeywell fan) and Schlage/Nexia remote deadbolts for check-in access. 

Landlords came in today to remind them about lease being expired this past June, instead were attacked by millions of wasps, coming from wasps' nest, which tenants created by having stacks of hey against the house from last Halloween, and didn't even bother to open the door to the owners today to find out if he is ok after wasps attack!

It totally depends how much cash you're talking about, but if you have a meaningful nest egg that you can use as a downpayment on a multifamily and house hack (live in one unit and rent out the other(s) to cover your payment, living for free and building equity) that's the route most beginners take.

I’m trying the Yale Nest smart lock.

We have ring doorbells/floodlights, august smart locks, noise aware for outside noise monitoring, and nest thermostats in all of our units.Also, if you can, speak to the neighbors and introduce yourself.