We are NOT a fit for low quality assets such as C/D or uber high input such as sec8 or mid/large MFH.

In addition, while the umbrella did not end up having to pay out, having it meant I did not stress about it at all.  

I'm currently with an investment brokerage but my end goal is to be an investor and feel the big shoes my parents are leaving me with! 

Prices are higher, but rents are very high as well.

If you have large debt with a high interest rate, I would consider paying that off before getting started investing in real estate. 

You didn't mention where you are operating, but depending on average home prices, I think you'll be ok.For instance if we're talkin $500k homes, and if you will get a 2.5% commission, split that 50/50 with your Broker, you will end up with $6,250 per sale, right?

If prices are too high people will just go elsewhere.

Imagine making millions of dollars over the course of your career and then having to pay 30-50% every year to uncle sam instead of compounding that cash over time.This is exactly what real estate professionals have learned to mitigate.To reduce their taxable income, they just buy a building every year, do a cost seg, and use depreciation to reduce their tax liability dramatically.Their personal wealth snowball grows much larger and much faster than their W2 counterparts who give most of their money back to the government each year.Following this strategy as a real estate professional is one of best ways to end up with a much larger net worth at the end of your career.

For instance, the area closest to Disney is actually less saturated and has many homes that can be renovated to a high standard and will book well.A bit further from Disney, in newer communities such as Solara, Windsor at Westside, Windsor Island and others, you can find deals in this market.

You have an STR listed on the Airbnb platform.Why not look at the design of highly sucessful STR'S in your area and copy some of the best ideas?