I would recommend no more than 4 for the first, just for the ease of financing and getting the best terms until you're more experienced in this area. 

Your story provides a valuable perspective for those considering real estate investing and offers a refreshing take on the necessity of expensive guru courses.It's unfortunate that many seminars and programs often present themselves as the only path to success in real estate, pressuring attendees to spend significant amounts of money on courses that may not be essential.

Built and installed the cabinets, trim work, sanding the stairs, drywall repair/patches, demo, pressure washing, installing new doors, fixtures, etc..

There are some good PMs, but taking 10-20% off the top would make it break even at best.Here is our place - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/606577680390071886The 'blah' places are NOT doing well and there is downward pressure on avg daily rate, but with a high occupancy rate it is fine. 

They feel pressure that they have to buy real estate and this mentality often leads to bad decision making.

This takes the pressure off.

One of the impacts is going to be making it more difficult for guests to afford our nightly rates which is going to create pressure to reduce them.

Does anyone have experience with owning these types washer/dryer machines that use the QR code/coinless and ease of use and reliability?

Hey Jerell, I would start with something either turnkey or light value-add, so you can start forming your boots on the ground team with less pressure and risk.

🤷‍♂️Love this post and what Scotty posted.Congrats on your success thus far.As much as I love real estate and business it never is passive and never will be totally passive unfortunately.There is always a risk component involved and a reliance on someone.There will always be that gut wrenching phone call that makes the stomach turn.It all come's down to how much is enough for someone to live a happy life.I unofficially retired at 28 and am back chasing now at 36.Parents and family are getting older and have a huge will and in a way pressure to retire my old man.A beautiful person and father.I've checked off mum and uncle from the list hahaFew more to go lolI am and always will be a "real estate guy" per se but a few years ago I asked myself this question:"How can I get the highest possible return, with the least amount of risk, without doing any work and without involving anyone else?"