Any shared insights, experiences, or advice would be beneficial as I make this decision.Thank you for your time and help!

People are getting ripped off with HVAC furnace replacements and repairs. I hope this helps others:HVAC systems are treated like black boxes by most property owners, and that is a BIG MISTAKE. They are often quite sim...

You should have a written agreement that states what they are paying, when they are paying it, when they will be out, what happens with their deposit, etc.Connect with me and send a private request and I will share my form.

Also, any tips for a new investor for the strategies I mentioned would be greatly appreciated!

It also seems like it would be extremely stable and recession proof (just a guess).I also have not thought about time shares either, thanks for the insight!

Any pros/cons to share on RentalHero vs REI Hub? 

The place to start is by asking the seller what the insurance company decision is—if they will share that info, that might tell you some of what you need to know.

I have lots of creative ideas and love to share if I can help you in any way please reach out!

I was required to add exit signs in the shared hallways / stairs, and to add interconnected heat detectors in all units, and to upgrade all smokes in all units to be hardwired, and to create 1-hour fire separations between the three units, which we accomplished by painting the ceilings and walls shared with stairwells/common halls with intumescent paint.

If you're doing this in Houston, connect with local folks, talk to experts about the rules, and think about joining groups where landlords share tips.