@Eric WongI think there is still money to be made pending you work the right deal and make your STR unique from others.

One unique aspect of a Land Contract is, are you responsible to pay Vendor directly for property taxes & insurance, or are you responsible to pay property taxes & insurance directly?

Call me a privacy freak, but I prefer to have only guests have access during their stay under a unique code.

You’re only as strong as your weakest link ... select your partners wisely.

I've gotten offers from inspection companies to only inspect a select quantity of units. 

Tenant screening is also very important so I would encourage you to make sure the PM you select does a very thorough screening process.

Auto Owners has a few unique advantages but not enough for me to put all my doors on them. 

If you’re going to venture into Cleveland or another similar market, my biggest recommendation would be to remember that California is a unique hub.

Some financial planners charge for selecting and managing your investments.

There's so many variables, but picking the right market and selecting a marketing approach that is effective for that particular market and that you can execute on consistently is the key to success.