Building a relationship with local real estate attorneys or agents specializing in STRs in the area can save you headaches down the line. 

Can easily save $750 just in tub filler placement. 

So white shaker cabinets and quartz countertops really don't get a premium, because a majority of the tenant base would rather save $200/mo and live with the oak cabinets and laminate counters.  

This would also save home owner from foreclosure. 

Additionally, take time now to build relationships with reliable vendors and contractors; having a go-to network for maintenance issues will save you time and stress.

What does their savings look like? 

. $1,000 inspection could save you tens of thousands.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Tenants save money when using a shared meter, so there's plenty of room for error when calculating how to distribute the charges.

You need to save up the funds.