Its why this whole RE game is so very market specific  one size simply does not fit all. 

Now I haven't been in the STR game for long, but I do happen to have the largest portfolio of long term rentals in the Cleveland market so take this for what it's worth.....Some speculation based on some semi related experiences being the biggest name in the game in regards to LTR's.To me a lot of the problems you are encountering are a direct result of what type of property you're renting out.

I'd have a game plan for financing for the next, next, next... property. 

Doing these things is looking at the long game, not the short game.

I somewhat agree with and earlier post.Mild enforcement and have all comply with code regulations and licensing.That is a fair game and we all need rules to be able to play.Best C

This game is a full time job.

I am working with realtors, just wanting to know the limits of what i can and cannot do but thanks  though your one of those realtors that thinks because you've lobbied to keep the market to yourself that u are the only ones that can get into the game and someone like me has nothing to offer, your sadly mistaken!

If you want to get into the real iBuyer game (most brokerages have their own iBuyer system which is easy to use) or the hedge fund big buyers, you have to have access to quasi-syndication level type deals - portfolios, self-storage options, etc.

So back story on our house- when we got married- her parents (who used to be in the rental property game) sold us one of their previous rentals for dirt cheap as a fixer upper starter home.

It's certainly a game of patience and waiting for the right deal.