I feel so grateful for this forum of super smart people. 

Self management of LTR is much easier utilizing technology, self management of STR is only possible utilizing technology.5.

I would need to have someone help set up the wifi, the cameras, the smart locks, etc. and It would essentially be the same as a STR, but with bigger gaps between turnovers.

If you are going to cheat, just make sure that you are really smart about it because the penalties can be very severe and could cost you a good portion of your investment dollars......I speak from experience.....mine and others... 

I am in my third decade as a real estate investor, and knowing what I know about how hard it is to manage a deal, I would absolutely go with professional syndicators, who have teams of people, experts, technology, and processes to acquire and manage the very best deals.

I believe I have developed a smart money saving technique that most teenagers don’t have.

As mentioned before soundproofing would be helpful, as well as making sure each guest has their own private space outdoors.If you don't have smart locks, I'd highly recommend getting them and installing on the front doors.

Sharing one of your hardest to find resources and potentially losing them to another investor is not smart business.Good luck finding a good contractor as most in Detroit:1) Want to be paid in cash and won't sign a W-9, so you can't claim on your taxes2) Want to be paid 50% upfront for labor & materials - which is a good way to lose money3) Want to be paid the day they are complete - which doesn't really allow time to inspect their work for competency and actual completion.

I think some important considerations in your search would include an accountant who makes it a priority to get back to clients timely, embraces new technology, and invests in real estate themselves. 

(although looking at their technology infrastructure I could probably access it if I worked for the county.