As rent rates continue to outpace mortgage rates increases, many individuals are still shifting their focus toward purchasing property.

In 10-15 years, I hope to have a portfolio of 20-30 great cash flowing assets and may shift to a more hands-on REI strategy at that point... or just golf every day and enjoy life! 

Plan Of Action:  I had to shift money around several accounts in order to free up the cash for the repairs as well as the first mortgage payment due in Jan 2020. 

I've had 3 rental properties in the past, which I'm starting to slowly sell off, and would like to shift gears into this land/short term rental industry.

I would love some recommendations on the best tools for syncing calendars and making listing on both Airbnb and VRBO as seamless as possible? 

That strategy will shift depending on the property.

Tenant Cloud: A property management software application which has the function for your tenants to auto pay the company, which is then seamlessly funneled to you.2.

Second, since you are new to real estate, realize that these recommendations (and your needs) will shift with time as you gain more knowledge & comfort.  

I over did it on the cost of renovations and the market started to shift towards a buyers market which made me have to come down on price but it wasnt bad.

The point he mentioned that stuck out to me most, was that the need to walk through is based on emotion, but as investors we need to look at facts, which can be be acquired remotely.My plug is that I am that inspector that understand the needs of long distance investors, uses virtual photos, and I have a seamless integration with RepairPricer!