Wraps seems like an easy way to align all responsibilities and “rights”.  

They are highly motivated to produce profit, and our interests are fully aligned.

They’ll often have insights into the market and can help you find properties that align with your goals.

For the second time, I've had a guest cancel a reservation, initiating a refunding through my payment provider that brings with it significant transfer fees because Booking.com heavily promotes their "book for free, pay on arrival" policy, which is not aligned to my management platform policy.

Then when it aligns, start doing it.Books and videos are as good as the time they were produced, you're going to want to get a pulse on the actual beat of the floor. 

Also, beyond property prices, which city aligns better with your long-term goals—whether it’s cash flow, appreciation, or a mix of both?

Focusing on conservative estimates and fundamentals like location, schools, and market performance aligns with the way real estate has historically worked.

Start small, build a strong network, and conduct thorough market research to align with your investment strategy.

I like the 1% rule it's a conservative approach to underwriting and aligns with my risk mitigation techniques.

YOU did.You are just so incredibly stubborn you are not willing to listen to what anyone is telling you unless what they are telling you aligns with what you want to hear.