The insights I’ve gained so far have been invaluable, and I’m eager to expand my network and grow alongside other professionals in the field.

A PM is a professional in managing property, not plumbing.  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Being fairly new to land lording I felt the need to gather a bit more insight from other seasoned professional with how to proceed, but you're absolutely right. 

I will have a contractor do most of the work from now on Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Keep detailed records of payment dates and amounts and consult a tax professional to ensure this strategy aligns with your overall tax planning. 

I don't see a problem listing it as a 3br on VRBO and AirBNB if there is a sleeping area. 

Together, we can harness the power of technology and creativity to make significant strides in our personal and professional lives.

A lot of young professionals like this area so furnishings should be modern and "upper-middle end", if that makes sense.

my RE income from my rentals is semi-passive of course... so less active than W2 but more active than dividends or social security.I just dont really see owning rentals as passive to me its active if your going to stay right on top of them and have them perform like you want them to ( this is specfic to owning C class low B class sFRs  Not those who might own 100 unit apartments with professional management those are passive as long as they are working good. .