I don't say that to be self-serving, being a lender.

STR can provide more cash (potentially), but its a high risk high reward strategy - if you invest in the furniture, staging, photos, and management or self manage, there is a lot of time and money invested.

Self managing multiple rbr properties can be very challenging unless you're @Jeff White!

Strategic Purchase: Acquired a discounted double lot below market value with a $17k impact fee credit.Custom Design: Built a 6-bed, 5-bath home tailored for co-living or multi-gen use, maximizing tenant appeal.Efficient Management: Managed construction, and self-managed operations to minimize costs.Premium Marketing: Furnished the property and used multiple platforms to attract quality tenants quickly, achieving full occupancy.What was the outcome?

My late wife and I held joint interests in a piece of real estate in our separate individual self directed 401k accounts.

I self manage 29 SFR and do all my taxes on turbo tax.

Self storage is great.  

I am a full-time Real Estate Professional (Agent with almost all other income coming from active and passive RE investments).

I self-manage, but I understand that's not a practical option for most people.

Housing lots/ subdivision, self storage, commercial, parking, rv park,  etc3.