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.

@Chris SeveneyThe Socialists use COVID and the like to pass legislation to weaken property rights and further their agenda of destroying private property and instituting state property ownership.In 1947 NYC, using the post war housing shortage as an excuse, instituted the “temporary” measure of rent control. 70+ years later the temporary measure, as well as a companion measure instituted in1971 is still in effect, with the effect of having provided a transfer of wealth from property owners to tenants.

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.

We focus mainly in the midwest and SE with our investments where there are landlord friendly legislation, low taxes, economic stability/diversity, population growth, reasonable home prices that allow for cash flow but still have appreciation. 

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