Whatever you do you will be criticized for it. 

I know people like you straight to the point and knowledgeable will give some good criticism... especially because we dont agree on everything!!

There is nothing wrong with it being an active investment - but it is critical that you understand that going in.I ended up buying single and multi family properties and got up over 38 units.

Easy decision in my opinion, and a good example of operating this like a business, which is critical in 2023.

If there are trees anywhere nearby, pm becomes more critical, as those roots WILL make their way into your system.

Having the right people on your team is CRITICAL.

My view is that when you self manage an STR being responsive is critical.  

That's where cash reserves are critical. 

It is amazing that folks think appreciation is the icing on the cake .. when in fact its as critical a component to investing as the cash flow..

These include:Get started faster: Let’s face it—while reading articles like this and absorbing all the podcasts and books on real estate investing is great, jumping in and actually doing your first deal is critical, and what you learn from experience often dwarfs knowledge from all the research sources by far.