After entry, save receipts and back up in a file for that year. 

I self manage, have a cleaner but I also sometimes turn the unit myself.

We also would like to self-manage if possible.

As the project manager, I learned a tremendous amount throughout the process.

Would love feedback from anyone with personal investing and/or property management experience in these cities.

Investing in a property that’s already renovated, rented, and professionally managed could allow you to start generating passive income immediately without the added expenses of house hacking.What’s most important for you in this first deal—cash flow, appreciation, or long-term stability?

I have 0 experience managing STR properties, but lots of experience using Airbnb from my travels 😅 I am halfway reading Avery Carl’s book on STR.

Finally, as an aspiring/budding lender, I don't have as much access to mentors, but then again it's easier than rehabbing/flipping and probably easier than buying and holding and managing multifamily. 

I own a MTR management company in Los Angeles, currently managing 27 properties.

I have a mobile home park in Idaho which will have an onsite property manager.