My partner and I decided not to over complicate things with this method.

Cosmetic repairs that don’t pose health or safety concerns are typically optional.Then be very transparent and communicate thoroughly to the tenant, as to provide a professional explanation for your decision forward. 

I will be making $55-$60/h by the time I’m certified at 21/22.I am also looking into side hustles to increase my income such as flipping cars, reselling etc.As of right now I have around 8k saved, and 5k invested in stocks.Obviously I cannot buy a property with just a few grand right now, but basically I just want to ask for any advice or tips you would give to me or your younger self when you started.I usually listen to audio books on personal finance and business while working instead of music to further my knowledge.Any sort of advice is welcome, books, podcasts, methods to learn about.

The 500-hour rule means spending at least 500 hours actively managing your rental property, which could include things like tenant communication, maintenance, and bookkeeping.You can also group multiple properties together as one “activity” to make reaching the hours easier.

These methods help you find owners who might sell but haven't listed their properties yet.Advantages: Owners might not consider selling until you make an attractive offer.

However, I am seeking recommendations for the most effective tools and software for remotely managing my Airbnb properties, as I will not have a local short-term rental manager.Specifically, I am looking for software that can assist with property listing, pricing optimization, channel management, guest communication, and any other relevant aspects of property management.

We would handle the guest communication, coordinating cleaning, minor repairs, stocking supplies, calendar management, etc.

The contract should have outlined the amount of earnest money you deliver.I actually have a buyers agent representing me, but still everything needs to be done ASAP and the sales rep is trying to push him aside and communicate directly with me.

Are there ways to address this concern or to communicate the value of these unique features to the appraiser effectively—without overstepping?

I read Chad Carson's Small and Mighty Real Estate Investing and I think my path is most aligned with what he calls the "live and fix" method.