This guy sounds like a hoarder who spends all day watching television and hanging out with his cats.

It's unlikely any long-term tenant is going to like you using the residence below them for a STR, watching a parade of people come in and out. 

Watching the process, ESPECIALLY the sanding was not something I felt comfortable with.

And if you included the property manager in your calculations, you could use them to ease your entry into REI, while watching and learning, without as many possibilities for mistakes.If it cash flows on 3 units, or even with you paying rent, then renting the spare bedroom and STR/MTR rentals are just a way to increase your income, or you still have the option to stick with normal renting, and add the others, as you feel comfortable expanding your skills.Good luck.

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require additional, on-going effort to maintain.Whatever cookies or algorithm is on my computer and phone, every time I open up social media or watch a  YouTube video, Anderson Business Advisors pops up.

When I first started out I thought I could figure it out watching how-to videos online, reading books, asking questions in forums, etc.

I guess I've just watched too many friends and family members taken advantage of in the past that I don't like to present myself as one of those types.

If you are newer turnkey might be an easier option, but watch out how the rehab was done.

I'm just surprised that in the dozens of youtube videos I watched re installing LVP over a wooden subfloor (and the 3 contractors I consulted, and the many home improvement forums I sought advice on :-), no one really mentioned using a 1/4" (or better) plywood underlayment, but since I've brought up my issues here on BP I've seen many folks mention that they ALWAYS do that by default. 

If you choose to use this technique these are some of the Pitfalls to watch out for.Subject To Pitfalls1.