I currently own a successful short-term rental in Fort Lauderdale and have identified a new property nearby that I’m confident will perform well.

Start by leveraging your skills to identify undervalued properties, perform cost-efficient renovations, and build sweat equity.

If you don't/won't have WiFi then you should either consider a SimpliSafe system that you can move around from house to house, or some type of Trail cameras like hunters use for identifying game areas.

@Nick D.I'd start with identifying what your buy box is for your next property and what you are going to need for a purchase.

Quote from @Kislay Shah: To identify a proficient real estate CPA, investors should prioritize professionals with a proven track record in handling real estate portfolios, transactions, and tax planning. 

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The background check is supposed to identify the amount of risk, then you determine whether you can mitigate that risk or not.

I’ve taken time to study markets in each state and identified a few promising opportunities.

I’m slowly learning how to identify soil types but like you said….we can’t afford to be wrong right now  jurisdictions are different all over the US.. many still just use perk tests  others do the soil samples so you just have to deal with your current area and regulations.

Hey Deirdre,To address your questions:Providing freedom by handling day-to-day operations.Offering peace of mind through proactive maintenance and tenant communication.Reducing risks by staying ahead of legal requirements, tenant screening, and dispute resolution.Enhancing the bottom line by identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring tenant satisfaction to reduce turnover.Is the experience still important when the property thrives financially?