You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

I would avoid new build properties from southern impression homes.

Try to avoid scheduling inspections for the last 10 days of the month as you will need time to fix the defects and get another inspection.

No doubt; both of my neighbors at my vacation house got "free" roofs from guys who roam around after any storm and document that whatever storm damaged their roof - despite the fact they both had 15+ year old 3 tab asphalt shingles in the central Florida sun. 

(I am avoiding phone numbers and websites so this response doesn't get redacted)Good luck, Janet

I would avoid that "guru" - a good property manager can make or break your investing career and I can definitely assure you that you're not finding a great PM using thumbtack!

Centralize your back office / use remote employees / VA where appropriate to cut costs and improve service levels / responsiveness.  5.

I would avoid any tool that charges 1% of booking revenue as payment.

Currently, I self manage using software program that centralizes the majority of information and messaging and pushes to all the platforms that we list the properties on. 

Definitely tread carefully here to avoid any discrimination claims!