Close to a cool little town, close to an area attraction, etc....Also do a search here and see how to screen guests, in addition to what the hosting sites do.... like no last minute bookings, no short stays....

My 2 cents: it sounds like you've got to pick a lane and stay in it, become an expert, and level up in that lane.

A mere "pet" must either stay home or charged extra for. 

But you have to ask proactively, and be mindful of how long you stay in forbearance to avoid long-term credit issues.🔹 Insurance Challenges – Even when insurance pays, it rarely covers the actual cost to completely rebuild.

@Bethany S Labrinosi'd stay as close to where you live as possible. 

I have a few rentals with section 8 tenants, and they tend to stay on average 4-5 years.

For fix and flips I want to stay away from total rehabs and focus on properties that need minor work such as kitchen, bathroom, paint, outdoor improvements, etc. 

This account stayed at the same number for years but I didn’t really think about it.

I'm looking at small multifamiles and won't have an issue with capital thankfully.I am in Arkansas and looking to stay local-ish initially.

Keeping your cash investment under $10K makes sense—you want to stay liquid for unexpected costs.