You're probably pretty excited to get the ball rolling but having a little to no nest egg or great income for when things go wrong can spell disaster.

The Google Nest products are a great option as well.

With a decent nest egg I've decided I'd be doing myself a disservice by not attending when BP has made such an massive impact in my life and I am excited to learn and get to know so many other like minded investors!

They are plagued with issues.Same with nest thermostats.

Consider it your nudge out of the nest

Hello @Russell Welch  I agree with the others on this thread that you should start with an investment considerably less than your available nest egg. 

I have details from Homebase.ai, but they only have traditional thermostats (I need the add-on modules like what Nest offers for larger spaces).Are there any other SaaS PM vendors with full-service I should look at besides these two? 

.- remember that you'll be paying all utilities if you rent by the room, so factor that into what you charge for rent, and consider using remotely-controlled nest thermostats so they can't jack the heat up beyond what any normal person would pay for (if you're in a cold area). the same could be said for a home with central air in a warmer climate.- consider baking into the rest biweekly housekeeping, so that you know that the property is being kept up with (prevents pest issues), and you won't have to deal with any quarrels over who's cleaning the common areas more than who.- always have the parents co-sign the lease.- make a manual for them. what would your own kids be calling you about when they first move out on their own?

Tons of buyers FLOCK to Hawaii (we call them snow birds) to escape the snowy conditions of the mainland, and make their temporary nest on the gorgeous beaches of Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Big Island. 

You will be getting cash flow each month from the properties and only using your initial nest egg.