You’re absolutely right that it takes a different mindset than commercial, but your background gives you a huge edge.A lot of investors I work with do exactly what you’re describing — phase projects, keep costs tight, and turn long-term holds into serious cash-flow machines.

There's a few things you can do right now to be set up for success: First, set your goal, and understand that real estate is the long game (not get rich quick) despite what you might see on Youtube. 

I just bought a property in PCB which I plan to set up as an Airbnb. i plan to manage it myself but i am having a hard time solving a logistical problem: how do remote managers deal with deliveries of supplies?

For example, things that set me off immediately when talking to a new potential customer -"Can we not pull permits?

Do you have separate bank accounts set up for each property or do you guys use any good software programs to help separate out each properties income and expenses from say Airbnb or Vrbo?? 

Some people set up an LLC after closing for liability and ownership clarity, though that depends on lender approval.On taxes, both of you could qualify as materially participating if you put in the hours and track them.

Set the property up with essential amenities like high-speed internet, smart locks, and washer/dryer access, and consider offering weekly or monthly discounts to attract longer stays.

Is that annual amount based on the set/existing depreciation schedule from 2019 when it dropped off? 

For business banking, each option has pros/cons: • Big Banks (BoA, Chase, Wells): Easy to set up, lots of locations, solid online banking.

Don't get stuck in analysis paralysis - Nothing is every going to pencil out perfectly, and nothing is every going to perform exactly as you penciled it out.