I am still trying to figure out my buy box, but long term rentals feels like the right strategy for us.   

Resist the temptation of a cheap property/market.It's also going to feel like you are not making any progress in the first year or two.

For what it's worth, this condo is technically owned by the the trust established by my Self Directed IRA.Thanks!

I self manage though and just use handmen for repairs.

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I feel like this is a huge reply of wisdom and I love this.

I have been looking at sf homes with comparable SqFt to one of the units, as well as the units combined to try and get a feel for what this is worth.

i feel like the local FB groups will not allow me to advertise my STR there because they would label it as "soliciting".. any way to get around this so that it doesn't look like i'm soliciting? 

I’m hyper-conscious of fair housing and only alluded to the showing not being possible due to my not being able to secure his ID per policy as stated.

If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out and ask I enjoy helping and offering tips and loopholes to help save time and money.