@Evan Polaski Thank you for this knowledge, I am definitely looking to shadow someone here in Houston, there's so much I want to learn about before I just jump in.

I also give credit to Bigger Pockets for helping us with our investment strategy, knowledge, and confidence when it comes to rental properties.  

I would highly recommend you connect with and follow @Garrett Brown he's got a wealth of knowledge about STRs! 

Ten of them, $200 and you'll have 20K worth of knowledge to put in practice.PM me if you want more info/assistance. 

I have done several evictions on my own in the past simply to gain knowledge.

I've been educating myself through books and podcasts on topics like sourcing off-market deals, deal and property analysis, creative financing, and title reviews.My fiancé is an architect that works with GC's and structural engineers to design homes ensuring they are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe- which I hope will help me navigate this space as I grow my knowledge.

This will also help when marketing the property for sale or rent.At the end of the day your realtor is going to be more knowledgeable about the market you're in than I am, and how this would help your property, but based off what you've said I think it'd be a wise investment.

Happy to connect and knowledge share through my experience if you are interested.

I use an umbrella policy for that purpose, but do the research (or pay someone who already knows) for the right protection for you 3) consider using a professional PM or recognize that you need to increase your knowledge related to managing properties.Good luck

I am open to all knowledge and of course, contacts for future real estate deals.