I have little confidence in turnkey providers, deals are already hard to come by, if they take another 20% cut before.. much better to buy a property from an owner that is in good condition.

However, if the owner lives in Cuyahoga County or a contiguous county, the owner may be listed as the local agent in charge.

Yes, 2 percent.Then again, we are heavy with staff so that stuff gets done for our owners.

I have heard though that most lenders don't mind this as long as it is not changing the ultimate owners on the property - such as a partnership where one person sells to the other.

Also make sure your home owners is not just a regular policy. make sure it is a STR HO policy.

When an owner replaces or retires certain items (e.g., lighting, HVAC, or carpeting), they can claim a deduction for the remaining undepreciated value of those items.

Scotia Bank in Costa Rica will allow you to open up an larger account as 'business owner' if you own your properties in an LLC but the process of opening an account is much more difficult. 

Ask to speak with some of their current owners and current/former tenants.

I have also referred many people (mostly business owners) who are looking for ways to lower their taxes with cost segregation to their team.

Many Smokys owners are having to make a decision in the next 48hrs on having to cancel incoming guests this weekend due to weather/snow event.