Use individual leases to reduce risk, screen tenants carefully, and set clear rules about noise and responsibilities.Good luck!

There is a lot of noise in this thread unrelated to the issue (section 8, pays below market, leaky toilet for years damaged the floor, Christmas week, furnace inspection a couple of months ago...all not relevant). 

Don't worry about what others are doing theyre on a different path than you because no ones story is the same. so try to ignore the noise and take those steps:) 

Sounds like PM doesn't like to do anything for noise complaints.

Some just have a different signal-to-noise ratio.

I'm focusing on multifamily properties, so if anyone has any tips I'd be all ears!

A restaurant downstairs with odor, and noise till 3:00am is unsuitable for residential tenants.

If you care to elaborate on your comment "trusts don't provide asset protection", I'm all ears and I mean that sincerely, I'm always ready to learn more.

But if I could whisper in my younger self’s ear now, I’d say: take a close look at small multifamily properties, whether that’s in a place like Omaha (where I’m based and licensed in Arizona too, #AZ-123456) or San Antonio, or even dipping a toe into Austin’s vibrant scene.

I don't think a gift card is necessary at this point, but if you can exchange addresses and phone numbers that would be great.Think like a neighbor....they are going to be worried about parties, noise, trash, etc.