I recently gave up most of my units to management, and I definitely do make less on each property but it has allowed me to focus on growth and scaling which I couldn't do if I self managed everything.I own a small sports bar too, and it was due to my RE investments working out that I was able to buy it.

My favorite so far is Bryan Robinson at Nantahala Bank.

@Michael Greenberg, here are a few others that might be of value:Blogs:Lodgify's blog: Covers everything from marketing to guest experience1chicretreat: Vacation rental blog that focuses on increasing ROI through interior designMashvisor: Great for learning more on investing in short-term rentals (& real estate in general)Forums/Groups:SmartHosts: Definitely my favorite site & newsletter.

My favorite right now in non-performing notes.  

That's where I'll have vacation spots :-)Number 1 is my favorite though.

Real estate investing is a solo sport. 

A few of my favorite sub-markets in Jacksonville include: The Beaches, Town Center, Deerwood/Southside, Baymeadows, San Marco, Riverside, and Manidarin.

One of my favorite books too.  

One of my favorite recommendations are the local owned lumber yards -they work with these contractors every day and know which ones show up, plan and pay their bills.Contractors - The Final Frontier!

Over the last year plus, my favorite buy and hold investment strategy has shifted to a passive investment in portfolios of 10 SFR that are co-owned by the managers, so that are interests are aligned.