Again, others might feel differently here.3) property level due diligence: (takes seconds to weeks per deal): here is where I drill in with the low-level details.a) pro forma popping: I examine all the assumptions, and see if they are overoptimistic or not.

My issues with RentRedi have not risen to the level requiring immediate action. 

I have STR investors in Florida making 25% cash on cash returns, long term rental investors picking up properties directly off the MLS and cash flowing day 1 in various states, and house hackers completely removing their housing payment from the picture allowing them to save for for the next property.The beautiful thing about real estate is there are so many ways to succeed and a plethora of strategies depending on your comfort level and how active you want to be.

That’s a Cardone-level play—treat asset management as the CEO of your investment.

A local investor will be best equipped to get repairs and renovation done at fair prices, set rents at appropriate levels, and help select qualified tenants.

So, we have to "hope" they have a very high integrity level.

My question is are you putting all of your money in the stock market, or are you still doing some level of real estate investing?

If you want to understand 5-year outlook, I'd look for multifamily construction data in your area to understand what level of new units is and will be coming online in the near future. 

And following this convoluted rabbit hole calculate what kind of property you would need to exceed the profit level you have right now. 

I think the expectation at Airbnb has definitely been elevated to a whole new level.