I have a bachelors in Construction Managements and run substation electrical jobs for a living while my wife is a stay at home mom with the kids.

Hey Deirdre,To address your questions:Providing freedom by handling day-to-day operations.Offering peace of mind through proactive maintenance and tenant communication.Reducing risks by staying ahead of legal requirements, tenant screening, and dispute resolution.Enhancing the bottom line by identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring tenant satisfaction to reduce turnover.Is the experience still important when the property thrives financially?

I tried to stay out of the way, but I had to stop several things from being done wrong—spaces between kitchen cabinets that were too small by at least an inch for the appliances to fit, a walk-in pantry being built that was too narrow for anyone but a child to get into.

I stayed in touch with all of my investors who bought off of me to see how well they did and my biggest joy was when they returned to buy more or told their friends about me and what I do! 

For my area, looking to stay under $180k but could adjust slightly.

A good coach will push you to take action, focus on the action that creates traction, stay consistent, and follow through on your commitments.3.

Short term rentals are legal when the host is living in the same apartment as the guests and there are no more than 2 guests staying with the host."

I would either stay in the stock market or diversify and invest in a fund/syndication/reit. 

He likely needs to stay where he is, save up money for a downpayment on his own, and buy when HE is ready.He's not ready. 

I would strongly urge owners to stay away.