Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.

Readers should seek professional advice.

However, when I’m told on the day of closing they need an appraisal and won’t be funding to close, that isn’t professional.

Here are a few do’s and don’ts that saved me time and headaches:✅ Do invest in professional photos.❌ Don’t ignore guest communication—automate it!

You also don't need to do a traditional long term strategy, is there a draw the  area that playing host to a traveling nurse or other professional/student would be interested? 

Focus on smaller single-family homes, condos with low HOA fees, or multi-family properties in these regions, and build a reliable local team of agents, property managers, and other professionals to ensure a smooth investing experience.

Painting, for instance- an amatuer could take their time and paint a house over the course of a couple weeks and do a great job, but a professional crew could do the entire job in a day. 

It is hard to stay calm and always be hospitable when dealing with guests in so many different situations.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Meaning where growth opportunity is happening, appreciation, networking with professionals in that market such as lenders, other investors etc.