Responding quickly, like you do, definitely makes guests feel valued and reassured.I think the choice between automation and personal interaction depends a lot on the host's availability and scale.

We were wondering if anyone on here has rentals in the area, how they have managed them, and how they feel about the overall investment.

You can check tools like Niche, Roofstock, Zillow, or even just Google Maps can help you get a feel for neighborhoods and properties. 

The number you feel would be enough to retire on will keep moving.

I'm feeling for this guy and his wife's health.

@Chris WilsonThanksFor the shoutout - since selfPromotion not allowed on BP happy to chat offline to people if they reach out and feel free to ask people about us and our history / reputation on BP (we have nothing to hide)

I always had mixed feelings about Savannah but it still interests me very much.

Feel free to reach out!

Loan officers with 25 years of experience typically are more experienced, and have less time per file, because they have an abundance of files.Loan officers with 25 months of experience typically are less experienced, but have more time to devote to you.I can't write my own loans, so when I'm getting a loan I prefer working with less busy people when I'm doing my own real estate investment, they're more responsive and dedicated it feels like.

Feel free to reach out though if you have specific questions, it is fairly common!