I'm a managing partner at a company that can assist with this.

It was all really quick, and the time to complete everything happened a lot faster than I expected (which was a good thing).I was worried at first that I had to use all the partners that Rent to Retirement had, but it was really easy for me to shop around for different lenders with different terms and rates, insurance providers, and property management company.

i've managed both OOS and in-person and both can be a pain but OOS is just harder for most new investors, period.

With average rents in Charlotte hovering around $1,800 to $2,000, that means an average agent fee of just $190—if the management company even pays the showing fee.I understand that this may vary by market, but in mine, I don’t see agents being incentivized to work with renters.

It’s definitely worth exploring if you’re looking for a robust management tool.

I have worked with the closing team, renovation team, the property management team, and the customer service department.

I have 0 experience managing STR properties, but lots of experience using Airbnb from my travels 😅 I am halfway reading Avery Carl’s book on STR.

Having a backup plan, such as a HELOC or alternative financing options, could provide added flexibility.With loans spread across 19 single-family homes, consolidating into a portfolio loan might simplify management and offer greater long-term stability.

That strategy actually makes your lead management team much more efficient because it outsources the mind-numbing tasks to the robots and lets the humans focus on what humans do best. 

The worst thing is to pay for a service where you don't get a benefit.If you have STR's and actively manage them, then there is a good chance that you can treat the propreties as active instead of passive which will allow you to offset the losses with other forms of income such as wages, interest, dividends, gains, etc.