Any tips on creative ways to scale? 

When it comes to real estate, here's a general list of eligible assets and their depreciable lifespans that you should know: Residential Rental Property = 27.5 yearsThis includes any building or structure where 80% or more of its gross rental income is from residential units.That means:- Apartment buildings- Single-family rental homes- Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes- Mobile homes (used for residential rental)- Any kind of residential lodging facility where the primary purpose is long-term rentalCommercial Property = 39 yearsThis includes non-residential properties like:-Office buildings-Retail stores and shopping centers-Warehouses-Industrial complexes-Hotels and motels that do not qualify as residential rental propertyLand Improvements = 15 yearsThese include sidewalks, roads, fencing, some landscaping, and parking lots that are separate from the building.Personal Property = 5 or 7 yearsPersonal property used in a rental activity usually has a 5 or 7-year life.This includes most furniture, appliances, carpeting and various machinery.Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) = 15 yearsGenerally, this includes any improvements made to the interior of a non-residential building after the building was placed in service, excluding elevators, enlargements, and the internal structural framework.Computers and Related Peripheral Equipment = 5 yearsVehicles = 5 yearsNote that the land itself is not depreciable.

Then you subtract your expenses: (1) Fixed cost: property tax, STR insurance, utilities, landscaping, etc

Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Are there strategies, financing tips, or resources you’d recommend for someone in my position?

Quote from @Philip Beckwith: Does anybody have any tips on how to successfully appeal property taxes?

Paging @Garrett Brown our resident STR specialist - what say you about tips for lead photos on listings??

If anyone has advice—whether it’s general tips or insights about these markets—I’d really appreciate it! 

Really looking for tips on what to do from investors who have been in this type of situation.

Practical Tips for Managing PropertiesFinding Good Tenants: Screen thoroughly.