A lot of these deals are too small for serious commercial players and too big for residential, since they are greater than 4 units. 

AirBnb needs to look like they're doing some level of quality control, because all hotels have something in place now.

That keeps the entity 100% yours and front end branding in your control.

How do you control your costs?

Personally, I don't like to put my money into something I can't control - yes the stock market has been great, even during COVID, but I would rather put my money into something I can manage (even if not 100% due to moratoriums and zoning risks) versus a stock that I have no control over and is basically a legalized form of gambling. 

My plan is to move out shortly and start generating cash flow but am concerned what heating costs will be like with the renters able to control the thermostat and not being as diligent about keeping windows and doors closed.

I have a 401k (Roth) that I would LOVE to get into my IRA (Roth) where I would have more control and options for real estate investing, so I will definitely look into that!

I recommend a Post Compliance Lead Determination (PCAD) every 5 years or so.Here's the law (emphasis added by me):460.100: Duty of Owner(s) of Residential Premises (B) Whenever any residential premises containing dangerous levels of lead in paint, plaster or other accessible structural material undergoes a change of ownership and as a result a child younger than six years old will become or will continue to be a resident therein, the new owner shall have 90 days after becoming the owner to obtain a Letter of Full Compliance or a Letter of Interim Control, except that if a child younger than six years old who is lead poisoned resides therein, the owner shall not be eligible for interim control, unless the Director grants a waiver pursuant to 105 CMR 460.100(A)(3).

Again, I don’t put much emphasis on market appreciation because it is not controllable.

I took control of a 3 bed ranch house last week.