Like deferred maintenance, (bad roof, worn out water heater/AC Unit, warped flooring, water damage) etc, unpaid utilities,  unpaid taxes, a second loan, unpaid HOA fees, a bad pool, bad reputation, sometimes squatters, sometimes they were drug houses, and so on.

It would likely be comparable to what you pay in the NE.Just google "Lexington County tax estimator" or whatever county you're interested in and you'll usually find a web tool from the County you can use to estimate the tax bill based on the previous year's assessments.There is also a law called the ATI tax exemption that can potentially lower than 6% rate by 25%.

Meaning you can spend the time traveling to the market(As we did for 18 Months once per quarter) or you can seek a reputable operator in the market you want to invest in and leverage their team. 

Obviously, if you are just looking for LTR's there is a bit less risk there.If you're going to do it, make sure to fully vet your team tooth and comb and ensure they have a reputation worth something to them.

Don't forget, your half brother destroyed your reputation. 

The website works to connect STR owner/operators with reputable cleaners in the area you're located.

Years ago, folks called it “AK run” due to its reputation of violent crimes.However, that’s just reputation.

Once I turned it into a LTR I was determined to solve it, so I had a very reputable plumber camera the line after it happened again.

Interview reputable property management companies.

Depending on the resort the 7/9 bedroom was in, yes, it will generally perform better than a 4 bedroom in any reputable resort, including solara.