Without my wife's direct involvement, I think some of our homes would have struggled to stay afloat.   

I personally would stay away from condo-tels as they will be even worse and you'll have less opportunity to cash flow. 

We want to acquire a property in one of these areas, not only as an investment but also as a place where we can stay when we visit the United States.

Water bills go with owners but it's sewer bills that stay with the property.

So that has been my "next action step" to wait for a clog to happen again and have him camera it, but it has now been almost 1.5 years with no incidents.TLDR: There is a chance that the bottom bathroom tub/toilet could fill with sewage during a guest stay, but I am hopeful that the next time it happens will be the last.

Stay for the forums, avoid the Bigger Pockets upsells and you will be golden.

I adjust pricing based on demand, like raising rates during peak season or local events, and lowering them in slower months to stay competitive.

I would suggest going to independent landlords and staying away from larger apartment complexes.

If you are not well capitalized, meaning you can not pay off the loan if called, stay away from sub to.  

So we stayed.