But we all have dozens of properties we kick ourselves daily for not buying when we should have! 

What metrics do you keep track of on a daily basis?

Try to listen to a podcast about real estate investing while you drive and plug numbers into a deal sheet on a daily basis. 

I believe contractors will be busier than ever, this is a great market for investors in it for the long haul  A reasonable point;  with a possible glitch for the inexperienced.All costs, daily expenses to live etc. have increased across the board.Craftsmen have received compensating raises that will be maintained.Supply shortages will continue for awhile which can increase holding costs.Those holding costs will not successfully be mitigated by cheaply done repair/improvement.For the Long Haul, R.E. has a history of being a good investment when a reasonable financial plan is in place.Part of that reasonable plan should include readiness to  hold the property for an extended time.Have a Plan B available to cover market changes.

Looking to see if anyone in the BP community is willing to share.Average Daily RentMonthly / Annual Topline RevenueChallenges with STR in this neighborhoodAny pointers for someone considering entering STR market in Columbus

I learned how to be responsible, be on time, deal with stress, and talk with strangers on a daily basis.

With this in mind, I'd recommend analyzing deals daily.

They will cost 2-3x the cost of mom and pops but will most likely save you $ in the end because of the issues you will be dealing with and not being onsite to manage peopleBest way I look at it is try leaving your kids home alone and checking in on them via video call a few times a week and expect them to be doing their homework, chores and keeping house clean.

I am learning daily and the first deal will be the most difficult but I won't make an offer if the numbers don't work for me. 

@Luc BoironI believe it would just be a simple ad posted daily so it on the top of the CL feed.. but I may be wrong.