Currently in grad school but previously worked in hybrid social service/tenant management roles inside affordable housing developments so I've seen some of the worst of the worst.

That is, initially I was surprised to learn that at least in Colorado, cleaning services are taxed (on AirBnB and VRBO).

A long-term colleague and active local broker brought the pocket listing.

When the leading question on their website is "Why to choose" when they mean "Why choose" probably a good sign there is something wrong there.Why to choose between great rates and great customer service?

From that, your accountant can then figure out if you can use it actively or passively.

Hey Jamie, I've been doing the same thing and now I'm aiming to be more active here too.

When I am ready for that I will start actively looking. 

Quote from @John Squares: Hi all, I am fairly new to using services like Connected Investors.  

@Jeff S.You will probably end up right around the same place… lots of studies on returns of real estate vs stocks and the returns are almost identicalWhere real estate investors of course can increase it is if they are more active in investing

You want to ensure that your lender is doing their upfront due diligence on the deal, has programs to get the deal done if the final numbers come in different(low DSCR requirements, favorable rent guidelines, etc), and is offering you excellent customer service.