Video tours of the properties help this.

I had issues with renting out the place earlier, and the current rent doesn't cover even the mortgage interest, let alone other expenses like property tax, insurance etc.

Property is used as a short term rental.

She got a message a few days ago that said:"Also, not sure the last time you saw the property but the back deck has exposed nails on the boards - my husband stepped on one of them.

I currently self manage my properties using Buildium and I love it especially the resident portal and ability to accept ACH rent payments.

You are trying to build a portfolio as if you have a crystal ball and already know how each property will operate after they are purchased.

This is a ground-up development coordinated by CC&F (https://ccfne.com/), an operator that has been in business for 120 years and has built over 100 million sq ft of commercial real estate.

That experience will definitely come in handy when evaluating properties, estimating renovation costs, or managing projects.Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need advice as you get started.

My wife and I are looking at buying a property that we can live in and fix up (cosmetically) and then either rent it out as a standard SFH or as a short term rental. 

Even if you hold just oneLuckily two of the properties I have lived in 2 out of the last 5 years.