I managed my own Airbnb account for the first 3 months after handing it over to Evolve.

For instance, my PlayStation was stolen, and because my cleaner didn’t catch it in time, we couldn’t identify which guest to hold accountable.

Also helping was a relationship with that bank (deposit accounts) and good credit. 

That will likely be one of the side effects of improving your property and should be accounted for in your analysis.

Set clear goals, stay accountable, and celebrate small wins along the way, getting started is the hardest part, but you’re on the right track!

There's no step by step guide but there are key things : Learn: RE strategies, what interests you, what do people in your area need.Connect: find a mentor, accountability group and be around those doing what you want to do.Help: solve problems- do people need dealflow, property mgmt, construction expertise, etc. 

And that's not even taking into account the regular tenant BS.

The moment the first payout hits your bank account, all that goes away.

If you’re not using a 1031 exchange, you’ll need to account for this.Reinvestment Risk: Entering new markets and managing multiple properties may present challenges, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the areas.Alternative StrategiesBefore committing to selling, consider these options:Leverage the Equity (HELOC or Cash-Out Refinance):With a 3.1% loan, selling might not be the best first move.

There are more in Odessa but I was not sure if an appraiser would take those into account (or if I even want them to).