Diversification Beyond the Stock Market: Real estate provides tangible, real-world value that helps hedge against market volatility—a crucial feature when building a resilient retirement portfolio.

Show up prepared, ask thoughtful questions, and take detailed notes.

I'm struggling to understand some aspects of your response, but it provides some things to think about.

I tried to provide constructive feedback on why it was not worth continuing with RentRedi and all the sudden I couldn't type anymore (it was about 3-4 sentences I got cut off). 

Again, this is only based on info you provided so there could be a lot more to the story for the good or bad but I can only comment on what was provided. not sure many are thinking rates are going to drop much in the next year.. seems like one would want to know how much they need to drop to see if the plan will work before putting good money after bad.

Be prepared to have all of your lovely STR furniture ruined with a LTR tenant. 

These agencies began calling me non-stop, demanding I fix the heater immediately and provide the tenant with hotel accommodations during the repair period—or else I’d be issued tickets and face daily fines.I won’t go into detail about how I feel, but anyone in my situation would feel like they just swallowed a bitter pill.

I am wondering if anyone invests in this area can provide me with some referrals?

Who knows, but should prepare either way. 

Any guidance you can provide as we navigate this process would be incredibly valuable.Looking forward to connecting further!