There have been times when a filter was delayed or a resident receives the incorrect size. 

If it was easy to take $1k and turn it into $10k easily with minimal work and sacrifice like the guru's say, then we would be the richest country in the world.  

On the flip side, saving for another property could delay financial stability if unexpected costs arise.A Balanced ApproachIf you’re still torn, consider a hybrid strategy:-Focus on maximizing your current STR’s performance.

They pay a minimal interest (around 4%) on account balances, and you can categorize transactions (much like Quicken if you're familiar with it).

At the most basic level a good deal makes you money with minimal cash and effort.

Some are led by seasoned investors with a wealth of knowledge, while others may be run by people with minimal experience.

It's been so bad here, that I bought an STR in Indiana with another business partner in 2024 because there are minimal opportunities here - unless you have the ability and budget to extensively source off market properties here.  

I own a fully paid-off home valued at around $275,000, but that's all I have. my credit is poor, and I’ve had minimal income over the past couple of years, which doesn’t reflect much creditworthiness.

Don't worry about minor complaints, you are doing a fine job.Just one question, ALL sites have a delay in data from MLS updates, and from court reported information, and so on, is that a function of a monthly update routine or can the information be updated a little more frequently? 

Other risks, the contractor walking off the job, a storm hitting and delaying the project for weeks, someone breaking into the home and stealing stuff (which happened just the other day to a client of mine), a squatter, or drunk driver driving into the house (happened a lot at my old job as a firefighter lol).