Stocking your Airbnb is an opportunity to create a standout guest experience.

Should I just jump into it and try to invest in my first property with not much experience besides the many investing books I've read?

My experiences were a couple of years ago and I was originally told the appraisal had been assigned and the rate would be $780 but then later I was told that appraiser was cancelled and they'd found someone else who it was assigned it for $935.

It is too nuanced and requires capital, experience & focus.  

Only experience is renting out my first home in Springfield, VA when I was in the Navy.

For a truly passive experience you'd probably need to be an investor in private equity deals or be a silent partner on a project.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience in this area. 

Great that you have experience rehabbing. 

I have some experience in commercial and industrial real estate.

., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.