.$69.99 eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Powered - https://www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-Continuous-Resolution-C...We did buy these for the rental but I haven't installed them.

Because of the lease, an MTR operator will often pay first month's rent, security deposit, pet deposit, last month's rent, and even lease application fees.

Verify STR regulations in Littleton/Denver and secure permits.

I recommend having your deals secured by a mortgage and a promissory note for your investors.

Bifurcating the asset and operation, putting the wealth behind an "iron curtain" and arranging the public facing side of things in a manner where it is a conveyor belt of throw-away entities with little to no value stored themself, IS a viable approach. 

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

If your DSCR has improved or market rates have dropped, refinancing might secure you better terms and improve cash flow.

Are you priced fairly and have a low security deposit?

While I secured the initial financing for the property, I have two other partners/groupings (a total of 6 people) that are contributing to the closing. 

Many of our clients have done this and secured much better terms....EricThis spreadsheet decision is based on what you can afford and when you expect interest rates to fall.