This choice and the freedoms it affords optimize for liberty while arguably stabilizing the system for the collective.

We still largely use the systems we designed from the beginning as we had growth in mind then. 

There are time costs, systems, and marketing costs required for leasing the property AND, if promoted on the MLS, they also offer a shared commission to any licensed Realtor who represents the tenant, so the fee is split between the landlord and tenant brokers.

I have systems in place to self manage remotely, and It’s also doing well.

Everyone I've met at the REIA in San Diego has been extremely helpful and I've heard the same about other cities.You're correct to assume that STRs are more hands-on BUT there's a misconception about how much time they take because most people don't build a team and system to manage them.

My software and system keeps my records accurate-to-the-penny.

Otherwise, if you don't have the correct size system you will end  up with other serious issues like wasted energy, over-working the system, etc.Spend a little more for professionals and save in the end.

Commercial real estate has a class system - why can’t we apply this to residential real estate and locations  

Pre-COVID, I had formed basically a ‘franchise’ of my business by creating a system and process that I could apply in multiple markets.

Every city has it's different system but taxation is the easy way to get the adress of the owners.