To do this successfully, you'll need to find reliable and cost-effective contractors and tradespeople.

It is not going to be cost-effective to run a vent for a dryer.

He felt spending more time disputing the rejection was not cost effective and i see his point but suspect airbnb recognizes this and uses it to their advantage.  

I ended up investing out of state in a more landlord friendly / cost effective market.First thing I'd recommend is figuring out your investing strategy (single family / small multi-family 2-4 units) and attend some local meet ups to network with other investors to learn from their mistakes.

I do think its more effective because you get to see whats out there. 

Also, when it comes to sharing my investment goals (on social media or in conversations), do you think it’s more effective to highlight specific deals I’m working on or just my overall strategy?

This will effect your ability to obtain financing for quite a few years but may be worth considering.  

Alternatively, umbrella insurance may offer cost-effective protection.

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How can I effectively gather evidence to support my eviction case, such as documenting the disturbances, obtaining witness statements from other tenants, and documenting the tenant's interactions with my son?