For several reasons (property taxes, politics), I would prefer to begin real estate investing somewhere other than locally. 

Additionally, Chase Ink Business Preferred offers competitive travel rewards and may pair well with their banking services.Bundled Solutions: If keeping everything under one roof is critical, you might explore Silicon Valley Bank or First Republic Bank, depending on your location.

Just my personal opinion - get a mentor or a person who already has good experience running STR business, preferably in your area (but not 100% required). 

Are monthly updates preferred as long as there is bulletproof accounting? 

Although, I would definitley prefer placing my first property under my belt before then if it's possibleThank you !

There are a few ways you can handle the renovation which all comes to personal preference.

Given the photo of that fix/flip, I assume you're OK with a "fixer upper" or would you prefer a turn-key rental?

Preferred Returns.

We recently signed up with Steadily, which is the preferred insurance partner of FurnishedFinder.

Consider house hacking when rates and prices are a little more balanced with reality.I would prefer a duplex/triplex but I know getting into a single family home and renting out the rooms is more accessible .