There isn't much I can add here except for the local expertise of the Boise area and our sister company property management team get these inquires often from tenants - so we have seen many ways how not to inquire about it and a few good ways haha.

We also would like to self-manage if possible.

I'm with a third-party Property Management all over Houston managing a little over 300 Single-family or Small Multi-unit rentals!!

:)Just kidding.1) Stock market: may want to do this while exploring other options, just make sure funds are easily accessible2) Buy Multi-unit: two basic options:- Buy turnkey: may not cashflow for 3-5 years, depending on your management skills.- Buy someone else's problem: can you fix their problems?

With average rents in Charlotte hovering around $1,800 to $2,000, that means an average agent fee of just $190—if the management company even pays the showing fee.I understand that this may vary by market, but in mine, I don’t see agents being incentivized to work with renters.

When I worked with a property management company, we had someone buy a unit (single family) that had a STR and marketed it as a STR.

The first thing here would be the regulations and laws governing acquiring properties, managing properties and selling properties.

Would you be able to share what the general property management fees are on a AirBNB?

I am a CT based investor, flipper and property management company owner.  

Divide the long-term vision into manageable steps.