I highly recommend starting by tuning in to the BiggerPockets podcast.

@Becca F is a good example of that in her big post.Your better bet is to go after a really high quality properties--maybe not Cali--but other areas like Tennessee, Carolinas, pockets of Texas, etc., if Cali is too rich for you.

Deciding which software to go with depends on the type of leads you are looking for as well as data quality.

I want to make sure my property is getting managed well and everything is taken care of such that I minimize vacancy and other tenant issues that would add additional cost and headache, but I haven't ever heard about PM fees being this high.

Typically high interest like 10%-14%, maybe more if it is a 2nd. 

I lend as a 2nd lien holder (in Florida mainly) because the returns are huge but I am comfortable with high risk as well. 

Talk to some “high end” realtors and see if they have opinions?

Note not tax advice, this is more for the high income earner...Simple Scenarios: Using TurboTaxPrimary Use: TurboTax and similar tax preparation software are best suited for relatively straightforward tax situations.

It's a very small military city so the quality isn't there and I feel like I'd get more from being unrepresented. 

With high fees and the grip Airbnb has around your neck my goal for 2024 is to get it down below 25%.