The biggest problem I see with some first-time buyers is thinking there's always one more piece of information that they need before they decide. 

The day a tenant hands me a piece of paper and I have to pretend I don't think they ginned it up themselves is the day I close up shop here.

I know some will warn against the commission, but my website is not bringing me deals right now, so giving him a piece of my profits isn't that big of a deal for me, if his efforts lead to those new opportunities.i had some of the same questions you had, and this forum has actually given me a better perspective on large company, vs freelancer, vs. trying to do it on my own.

I understand the appreciation in Charleston over the last year was 9.8% so does that change the other pieces?

In contrast, maybe a great piece from @Bob Beach on how to avoid customer churn. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/899/topics/1175358-prop...Customer acquisition is only 1/2 the battle.

Some companies will only handle bits and pieces of the STR, so you could have one property management company and another company who is responsible for the maintenance and a third who is responsible for the cleaning and preparation of the property for the next guests.

All input would be appreciated, btw I am using DSCR loan, with 20% down and interest is about 8% a piece with credit about 695, so Lenders welcome to join in this post.

I think you left out a key piece of info.

Quote from @Arkadiy Iliyayev: Thanks for the reply Jake, I really appreciate itIf you cut Brownsville in four pieces using the interstate to divide east and west and Ruben Torres to divide north and south, you'd be safe buying basically anything north of Ruben Torres with the notable exception of Cameron Park.

I do intend to do more BRRRR deals in this area but the financing piece has been a hurdle.