Or is it too grey and in the rear view mirror for an AirBnB? 

One big repair (furnace, roof, sewer line) and/or a few months of unanticipated vacancy can knock you on your rear.

Eventually, I was generating more cash flow and commissions from being a Broker, and the tax man reared his ugly head wanting a chunk of it and it happened quickly.

Bill Gulley As a former Marine, i give myself regular kicks in the rear so I won't be heading any help. lol I agree with you on the legal and ethical approaches to this.

the only way is to get yr rear end on a plane and see what you are buying.     

Our terms, decision criteria, and entire process remain unchanged and will continue to do so.If a market turns, or if inflation begins to rear its head, we’re quickly able to take advantage.

Even people who made millions in RE are still working.

The older parts of the city close to downtown (which arguably could use the most investment) give investors more flexibility with rear alleyway block layout (rare for central Texas) and dual commercial/residential zoning options.

And I have one that teaches how to wipe your rear end with sandpaper.

I too am new here although not the youngster Bill apparently is and I too did a stint at Boston University although the result was not quite so stellar but that was over three decades ago and I've learned a lot since then.I am thrilled to have found this forum as I begin to develop my Investor muscle.