Hey @Josh Kelly, the Poconos have some regs in certain areas that you need to watch for so make sure it is legal where you are looking.Here is a link to read about the Enemy Method - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/818478-deter...I agree with @John Underwood.

My VA takes care of most things and he is MUCH cheaper than paying a property management company 15%-20%.

I don't care what any agent tells me, all they care about is closing the deal & getting their cut.Literally had a thread about this in Raleigh with their suspect ways of handling it.

And if you're thinking about renting it out on Airbnb, be careful; Houston has strict rules.

I have a partner who can take care of fixes.

Both options necessitate careful legal and financial planning due to their complexities.Renting out the property at a market rate of about $3,500 per month offers a different set of financial benefits.

After some initial research this has led me to being attracted to STRs.I've read "Rental Property Investing" and "Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth" so far this year already.

Read "The House Hacking Strategy" if you're unfamiliar with the investment concept. 

It seems as though most people in this world are so focused on themselves that they forget to care about others.

Yep you read that right.