But I have optimism.

I agree that Chase is probably not the optimal lender for this situation.

**Time and Effort**: The buy and hold strategy is less time-intensive, allowing me to focus on managing and optimizing rental income rather than undertaking extensive renovations and refinancing processes.That being said, I am interested in trying the BRRRR method in the future.At the time of purchase, I lacked the skills and knowledge necessary to attempt the BRRRR method without exposing myself to risks I was not prepared for.Hope that answered your questions.

First, take a close look at your expenses—are there any you can trim or optimize?

Made sure water heaters were operating optimally and replaced those that needed it.

I hope the example illustrates why HELOC to finance ADU is not optimal not even addressing the risk of a variable longer term loan (I do not use variable on longer loans) or additional interest rate (these are secondary issues but I would have issues with HELOC even if the HELOC were fixed at the same rate as a new RE purchase loan (but HELOC are typically variable with worse terms than RE purchase loan). 

I have seen that even with optimized VR websites the OTAs will still rank higher, but it is good to be in the ballgame with them there. 

However, I am seeking recommendations for the most effective tools and software for remotely managing my Airbnb properties, as I will not have a local short-term rental manager.Specifically, I am looking for software that can assist with property listing, pricing optimization, channel management, guest communication, and any other relevant aspects of property management.

When it comes to investing, the tasks that I consider to be worth more than $400/hour include things like finding deals, negotiating, scaling/optimizing my business, networking, and handling some of the legal/protection aspects.

optimally you want two entities.