And while it is not the sexiest, maintaining your W2 job and working hard to get promoted and earning more, even if that means changing jobs every few years, is often times a faster approach to create investable income.  

Majority of our landlords don’t want the section 8 approach since it is so time consuming to get approved and get a tenant in however they tend to be the more long lasting tenants and then you never have to chase your money as long as you maintain the property 

Being that you already have property management experience and feel confident in your ability to manage a single-family or multifamily property, it really comes down to your financial position.If you have a good amount of cash available to put a down payment towards the purchase of a property and maintain sufficient cash reserves (or if you have a partner you can work with who does), then there's nothing wrong starting off with a multifamily property. 

While working, I shifted my focus and started doing BRRRR projects on the side while maintaining my 9-5 job.

They prevent bedbugs from entering or escaping mattresses.Routine Inspections: Regularly check mattresses, bed frames, and furniture for signs of bedbugs (small black spots, eggs, or live bugs).Furniture Choice: Choose furniture with metal or plastic legs instead of wood, as bedbugs are less likely to infest non-porous surfaces.Bedbug Traps: Place bedbug traps under bedposts and other furniture legs to catch any potential bedbugs before they become a problem.Professional Cleaning: Schedule routine deep cleans between guest stays, and if you ever suspect bedbugs, hire a pest control professional immediately.Clear Guidelines: Educate your cleaning staff on how to spot bedbugs early, and encourage them to report any signs immediately.These steps will help you set up a smooth, well-managed STR that’s ready to generate revenue while maintaining a good relationship with your LTR tenants.

If you're going to keep it a rental, you want to "maintain to the neighborhood", NOT your personal preferences (or that of your siblings).What's the estimated cost of any required repairs?

As long as you and your CPA maintain thorough and accurate records, you should be in good shape.

How do you find contacts, reach out, market and then maintain your relationship with them?

Most prospective guests can indeed see through an overly picky critique.However, there are ways to respond to critical reviews that maintain professionalism and avoid coming off as defensive:Keep it Short and Professional: A brief, polite response shows that you care without getting into the details.

The reason behind that is simple: maintaining infrastructure for low density single family housing is cost prohibitive.