I will probably stay living in this property for the 2 year mark and then purchase another primary and make both of these into rentals.

So, even when the market is challenging, you can still see properties and stay current.Don't take a break when the rates are high.

Rental demand is still growing, and with homeownership affordability being a challenge for many, the rental market is likely to stay strong throughout the year.

I'm curious which CRM's (if any) other management companies use to stay on top of leads and owner relationships? 

They've had excellent returns Net of fees, you aren't committed to stay in the fund, and it's as safe as other REIT's like Fundrise.

If you have an awesome job and love living where you are, there is no shame in staying put! 

Stay striving and continue to stay curious!

When we moved, we turned it into a rental, hoping this would be the start of our real estate journey—something we’d like to continue once my husband retires.Some key details:My husband is active duty and will retire in 3 years.We have one final move coming up this summer to Raleigh, NC.Our current debts are crippling us—the high interest makes it tough to stay afloat every month.The plan me and my husband are thinking bout:Sell the rental property.Use the proceeds to pay off all our debts, set aside emergency funds and a down payment for our next home.Free up $1,500/month from debt payments, and that also can stash in a high-yield savings account.Regain full VA loan entitlement, allowing us to purchase a multifamily home and use the house hacking strategy for up coming move.Avoid capital gains tax, since April marks five years of ownership, and the tenant’s lease ends in May.This wasn’t our original plan, and we hate the idea of using our equity to pay off debt.

You want to make sure they are at or below 5% to make sure they are able to stay solvent.

If they are nice enough for AirBnB, then you are probably ok there as well since the stays will be short.