There are a lot of things you can criticize BP about, but they do a lot of good stuff too, his video just wasn't really objective.

Know how to take constructive criticism.

You criticized it, and I responded.

  - They're very robust in content (which is critical in conversion on high resistance types of asks, like selling a property).

Also, you must familiarize yourself with local laws and regulations regarding STRs to avoid purchasing in areas that are not STR-friendly, which could save you from legal headaches and poor investment choices.Another critical strategy is staging your home to appeal to your target guests.

In PA I think it is technically 30 days for non critical issues. 

Since you're outside of Portland, the 90-day rent increase notice isn’t as critical, but I still recommend using it as a standard practice.

So would you say that living independently was very transformative and a critical step in becoming the investor you are today? 

This is critical.

Bankers move around, rates increase and decrease, market conditions change, but these personal relationships can remain a constant throughout your career and will be critical to your success.