We have a PM for all our properties and the only time we interact is to approve MX items over $400 or have a question about a statement.

No I have given only data.So when you add all this up, the first thing you need to do is get a website and make it credible.Polish up your social media accounts, create a professional banner and start creating content that is engaging.You want people to start interacting with you.Then provide value wherever you can (like I am doing on Biggerpockets).

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

I handle all inquiries, guest interactions, staff interactions etc.

STR is definitely different business than LTR which requires more time and interaction, for me it's impossible to run STR without PM especially if it's located far away.

Interact with lenders, property managers, contractors, and real estate brokers.

It will also allow you to interact with more people within real estate as a whole.

The packages is built so that we can help with this process by providing you with a team and a SLACK platform where you can interact with your team on a daily basis.

I’ve seen a few people I’ve interacted with start out with this strategy, however in the forums I’ve been mostly hearing all things wrong versus here is how you can do it and be successful.

They take care of bookings, cleanings, guest interactions, everything... so it can be more of a passive investment if that's what you're looking for.