then rent out each room where possible3) Buy an apartment with little to no HOA (hard), and rent out by room to save up more to make the next step.

My suggestions would be in this order:(a) Determine the type of financing you qualify for - this will short cut the process considerably and save time on investment angles and next steps.

She took about two months studying outreach particular niche and instituted a program in steps where the results could be verified before implementing the next step.  

Aside from what everyone else wrote, note that adding units require various steps that you may not have considered (e.g., adding a new street address with USPS, etc.).

I also have $100,000 in the bank, and I'm trying to figure out what steps to take next.

As this approach uses very little documentation, it is the least reliable methodology in preparing a cost segregation study.To see all of the steps included within each method, refer to Chapter 3 of the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide.What methodology has your company utilized?

With the investors I work with, finding a good growth markets in a state that is landlord friendly is the first step. 

It's an asset that provides stable predictable income as well as appreciation and tax benefits next step buy yourself a Bently and celebrate. 

Hi Hanon, For what it's worth we've taken great steps to give our clients a better experience going forward.

I guess I can keep it as a STR and push my way through, it would just be nice if it was something that worked for someone right now and helped me take a step back for a bit, and go back to STR when I have more ability to keep up with it!