It is a numbers game but the amount of time, money, and energy spent on marketing to find these would probably not be worth it.

Sounds like at this point you are in the raising money game for a little while!!

The rental game is definitely more on the appreciation play.Happy to connect and see how we might be able to help each other out.

(b) I have lots of clients from out of state who pay me to host their units and the make a lot of money.There are tons of ways to win the STR game.

I’d like to learn some basics as we get into the landlord’s game but I think we’d defined be hiring this out, so shopping around and comparing estimates will probably be our next move.

When being mentored the first thing that is on the to-do list of building your database is to let your friends and family know you are getting into the game.

I've walked away from numerous properties during the due diligence process, its just part of the game.

I'm considering the possibility of other counties or areas, but within a few hours drive so I am able to do that and don't feel my hands are tied being too far away.I do see some MH for reasonable prices, but wasn't sure if that was a smart move in this game.

A lot of people are making an additional $150-300/month on 1 to 5 other things, from vending machines to arcade games. 

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.