Not sure how many PMCs you've had bad experiences with, but we'll take exception to:"Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health)".BP seems to have more threads about screening mistakes by DIY landlords as opposed to PMCs.Now, if you'd have mentioned Maintenance, you'd get no argument from me:) Even the PMC industry acknowledges maintenance as one of the biggest challenges.Rereading my post, I kinda see how I sounded negative toward PMs.  

Louisville is part of the industrial corridor all the way up to Columbus, Ohio.

The best use of AI in our industry is to use it for re-engagement of follow up leads with the outcome of setting an appointment with a human being.

Just my $0.02 working in the industry.

I can help with the refinance to pull equity out, but no the purchase, as 99% of the industry won't finance mobile homes. 

Leverage is key and the diversity of options is also good.

As more people placed more properties in STR inventory, and as more municipalities taxed and regulated the industry, the profitability of the overall industry has reverted to a much more aligned (lower) risk adjusted return.  

A financial advisor or real estate pro could help you map it all out more concretely.If I were in your shoes, I'd probably lean towards selling and reinvesting into some more diverse assets, or just more properties, but that's just me. 

I want to create something that adds value to the industry, so I'm looking to build a solid foundation in this field.

I do generally agree with the sentiment of Austin and the other hosts that fundamentals will always win out in the long run, and this by nature is a long term industry, even the sales side I'm learning.