I've been wary of jumping into the crowdfunding game, but I think I wanted to assess whether his approach had specific advantages that would prove more attractive.

Without any skin in the game the downside far out weighs upside.

It's a long term game, and that's a better long term strategy. 

We're based in Orlando, manage long-term rentals 1-80 units, and own/manage 48 units ourselves, so we know what it's like to be an owner and a manager. 

Here are some of my next recommendations based on your current BP Profile Bio:- Listen to the BP Real Estate Rookie Podcast (https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/real-estate-rookie) - Read "Set For Life" by @Scott TrenchI see that you are about to graduate college and plan to become an Army Officer by May 2025!

They are based in CT and predominently manage properties east of New Haven and southern Rhode Island.

But it's tougher for STRs now, so anyone wanting their piece of the pie needs to bring their A game. 

I like Ricky, sometimes though...he can get a little long winded with reading every word of an article vs just surmising and making his point. 

You will need to investigate on the property market before you can identify specific locations which have higher value gain through pricing and also renting.Explore different financing options according to your financial situation, such as FHA loans or renovation loans, based on your investment objectives.

It's a numbers game.