Regarding starting small vs levering max is individual comfort level. I

@Jean Norton How did you get to be VIP Gold level?I

At a high level, I believe this is a an 11.5% cap and 10% IRR immediate cash. 

Just want to introduce myself and want to make new connections while I'm  Jamiel welcome to the forums and congratulations on your success in basketball to the collegiate level. I

. - I think you might discover that the height of first floor level is partly limited by the width of the sidewalk and the number of steps to walk up to the front door.

Also protections for STR owners afforded at the state level. I

The only way to get back to that level is to get rid of the old plaster once it reaches a certain level. 

But the best thing you can do for you experience level is network.

This is not a list in order because life can happen and take you in a different path and direction but just a guideline that will help you get to another level. I

@Richard Elvin You're right, the side hustle I had was good but I felt like it could not be automated and scaled to the level I want it to be so I stopped doing it at the time.You make a very good point though i need to build a rapport to get the trust of a landlord.