RE investors however have to make a lot of big and small decisions all the time (that's essentially why the forums exist--to help navigate the many decisions we face) and most people hate making decisions.

Yeah I am pretty comfortable even in the worst parts of ColumbusI'm amazed at how you navigate this hellscape on a daily basis.  

But, I would highly recommend reading anything by Ray Dalio, including a free book that he has on his site called "Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises." 

Fortunately for me, I have a construction and project management background so i can navigate the proposal process.

Buildium has a ton of great financial features, but I honestly find the way it works to be a little "clunky" and difficult to navigate.

If you buy it for the right price and learn how to navigate the rental arena you can profit. 

I know a guy who has 9 airbnb doors here in Sacramento I wonder his thoughts on this and how he navigates through the additional costs associated with this.

I think a realtors job SHOULD be considered pretty difficult in the sense you're asking them to locate deals that meet your criteria (which should be very specific), then negotiate on your behalf to get a signed contract, and then navigate each step of the process to make sure the deal closes on your terms.

For seasoned developers equipped to navigate a competitive market, it could be a lucrative niche, but newcomers or those favoring a traditional approach should proceed with caution.

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