Has anyone used this device or have another recommendation to monitor water usage? 

Do you have recommendation on Agent who can do this?

I do have a co-host, but they're not able to provide much assistance in these areas.Any advice or recommendations for finding reliable handyman services and staging help for out-of-town STR owners?

Anyone you can recommend? 

I never recommend to my clients to be the ones to deal with the tenants unless they have the experience.2.

The state will get its pound of flesh and my liabilities were better managed by executing perfect permitted work and excellent insurance.I'd sincerely recommend having a savvy CPA, Lawyer & Insurance broker.

3.Any recommendations for contractors or permit expediters in Covington who can assist with this process?

Any referrals or recommendations for good and qualified brokers, sellers, property management companies, loan brokers, insurance brokers, mortgage brokers, contractors, etc.

I would recommend you begin researching Chicago based meetups as there are a bunch of really good ones.

I don't know if they will ever start construction and if they do how long will my money be locked with them.At this point, I would recommend to stay away from them until they can show some results with new constructions.In the meantime, I had invested in another syndication in the same time frame in the same Texas market.