I have chosen this strategy because I'm between jobs and just starting my real estate investing career.

Some of these factors include the type of wood chosen, the installation process, the experience level of the contractor and even location.

l've chosen over time to keep a smaller number of really profitable properties rather than maximize the number of doors. 

Hey @Shrideep Murthy, have you called the city to make sure the area you have chosen is OK for STRs?

There should not be any negativity in this thread, this is for information gathering, not attention seeking......not for wanting a piece of the game just because it’s at the top of the pageIf it’s not for you, not your chosen path, not something you want to be involved in, DONT EVEN READ IT, let alone reply .....why would you want to ??

Before taking the plunge, honestly assess your finances (income, debts, savings, and risk tolerance) and research your chosen market thoroughly (rents, vacancies, property values, landlord regulations).

Vacasa seems like a much better alternative and will be who we work with in the future.I hear similar complaints from every client that has chosen them, counter to my self management or local PM suggestions.

That's my why, along with being able to give freely and be a blessing to others, both financially and with our time, out of extreme gratitude for the countless ways God has chosen to bless us.  

I don't know how a final sale price is determined nor which sellers are chosen to receive the higher bank payments.

If not, then passive is your chosen route.2) once you have nu 1 above, go through various passive RE investing strategies to select one that suits your interests/needs best.Here're a few posts to help you getting started: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86621-six-steps-approach-to-getting-started-in-real-estatehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86626-the-pros-and-cons-of-investing-via-real-estate-syndication https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/85836-should-i-buy-a-turn-key-property-or-invest-in-a-syndication