Plus heat pumps provide AC, dehumidication, air filtration, dust/pollen removal, programability, wifi smart home etc etc.

Getting a realtor licence is absolutely smart, you control at least half the cost of selling as the listing agent, plus you might even sell it.

If looking for Financial Independence ASAP, than use smart leverage (debt).

Use grounded three prong surge protectors; Extension cords, plug adaptors and halogen lamps/bulbs are prohibited.Use microwaves, crockpots, toaster ovens, coffee pots, hot plates and other cooking equipment ONLY in the kitchen and not in the bedrooms or sleeping areas.Not permit the use of the laundry machines for any person that is not a Tenant.Shall not bring bicycles into the interior of the Premises (other than the basement).Tenant shall not hold, conduct or throw any large parties in the Premises.Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors alarms, a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector without a working battery will result in a fifty-dollar ($50) penalty for each infraction.Change out any broken or defective lightbulbsAllow Landlord to use Wi-Fi (if applicable) and electric to power smart home devices (if applicable) i.e. smart locks and thermostats.

My goal with the potential of renting on Turo is to simply transform a "dumb" decision into a "smart(er)" decision.I know there are other costs and that I might barely break even renting on Turo.  

It’s flawed thinking to believe hedge funds and other big “smart” buyers can’t make mistakes.

As far as your $22,500. all cash purchase on your first home that was a smart move, but still a baby step. 

Would it be smart as a first-time investor to house hack into one of the units so I would only have to put 5% down and take a 95% mortgage?

Our local Sonoma County meet up has a lot of smart and friendly people willing to share the knowledge.

@Guy Primo1) Somethings up with your device, you’re posting constantly. 2) The 1% rule isn’t a rule and it rarely make sense.