self-managing one STR from afar is super easy. with the proper systems and automation it should not take up more than 2h of your time per week, and that's with you never going there. i don't think it's wise to do turnovers/cleans yourself even if you're trying to save money, because you're not a professional cleaner (i'm assuming) so guaranteed you wouldn't do it quite as well as a professional + would run into issues accordingly. 

And, they can't blow me off or charge me $65 if I need to talk to them about an issue. 

Unless either of you are in construction, why are you thinking conversion or build instead of renovating an existing multifamily to get the increased equity that way.Very few areas are pro going from one to two units and zoning is the major issue.

It seems most of the HOA's have figured out the insurance issues from the past couple of years and have leveled out their HOA fees and insurance assessments.

The value on the Nubble is very stabile, no issue on appreciation over the years.

The relatively lower property prices and steady rental income potential make it an attractive option for investors.2.

Most of the challenges of having sec 8 props are related to the specific org running them so not sure how a course would help.

However, rural areas tend to have less multifamily properties (depending how rural) so that can give you an issue with finding comps for your purchase.

I have made more money during the Pandemic than ever before so Covid is not the issue.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.