Acquiring your 2nd STR is predicated on your successful acquisition and management of your first, and there are a lot of practical skills to learn on #1.  

Some trash companies have a service for an extra charge where they will wheel it out to the curb, because handicapped and the elderly often can’t do it.

Cash for keys, screening, and lease enforcement seem crucial, no doubt.I’m curious, though—I've been in rooms with pretty successful multifamily operators, and many of them actually frown upon eviction because of the cost, lost rent, turnover expenses, and time.

If it were a stick built home instead of a mobile home there probably would be less risk as long as property was insured.Yes, this is my plan to get the land back, have attorney and title company check all the legal boxes and ask my CPA to write it off as a lossBuyer is going to deed the property back to me and I'll take a Promissory Note. 

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

You'll need a good local management company.

Congrats for the success you had so far in Real Estate, Since you live in Houston and you're willing to HouseHack I think that will be the best option to go about it.

yes, you can be successful in any of them, but only if you have a team / network. 

Understanding the uncertainty that comes with investing is a key part of finding success.I’m excited to hear more about your progress and future successes!

I'm a retired engineer and have been successfully using income from these houses to support my retirement without dipping into retirement savings.I'm transitioning my business from rentals to a franchise and would consider selling one of my houses (5 br/4 ba - the other houses my son while he's still attending).