Just adding that in my experience, renting a property to a tenant sight-unseen is usually a bad idea, even when the unit is properly turned and professionally cleaned.

I was doing a lot of legwork and still paying RE agent for the transactions up until got my own license.pros: no commissions in your transactionseasier qualification as real estate professional to offset high W2 of spousecan get access to any house/ easy logisticsmore control in the transactionMLS access with all the information on tip of your fingers, you can move fast with the deallicense knowledge helps to make better decisions and gives broader understanding of the industrycan legally do property management for others, wholesale (many states now making outlaw to do it without license)cons:need to take an exam (it needs preparation and to be good not just barely pass you need to study)fees you pay along the way (MLS, brokerage(I signed with investor-focused on and have a monthly fee and a transaction rate))self-management including taxes and feesneed to relicense + paid education Don't forget the biggest con.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

What brings guests (tourism, professional, mix of both?)

MTR and Section 8 are very different niches with little in common so it's very difficult to provide advice on your question.

I think it is better to connect with many GCs, find the ones you want to work with the most, and have them walk properties and provide bids for you.

It's best to talk to a mortgage professional to see which choice works best for you.

However, we haven't provided any hard numbers or a formal proposal yet.

I've never worn this suit...Thought this may be helpful for people looking for more professional looking photos of themselves without having to take them. 

However, you might not get all the answers because some multifamily operators either won’t provide certain information unless you’re in contract or have an accepted LOI.