So if you have a bigger operation or plan to grow past 4 locations you're back on the market 

With developments like the new casino in Ras Al Khaimah and expected population growth, the appeal is growing.

@James Rodenberg I think everyone should self manage when they start out because 1) starting out you have much smaller margins and saving the PM fee will help you stay afloat as you grow. 2) you learn by doing and you will gain good experience from dealing with tenants and their problems, you'll also learn how the mechanicals of your properties work so you'll understand why problems are occurring.

You'd be giving in draws so the value would grow as the money is dispersed 

If you really want to grow your STR, getting it set up correctly is key

The best contacts are those who also value growing their networks and who are clear on their business needs (e.g., funding, partnerships, access to deals, vendor recommendations, etc.).

I would think he means something like this…was common for a long time. https://www.google.com/url?

We live in one side and rent the other to a nice family with kids so our daughter also has friends to grow up with.

3.Any tips for managing cash flow and leveraging existing assets to keep growing my portfolio?

This town is very small in population (population trend not growing) although has a community college that is less than half mile walking distance from ANY of the properties (community college population is growing at WELL above avg rate(dorm rate 850mth))