Quote from @Aaron Wolman: I would call the companies (gas/water/electric) to get estimates, or an estimator out there.

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.

I'm from Louisville KY and traveled to Bloomington for a Big Box company as a trainer.

Connect with other investors, agents, and property managers to get a feel for the area and learn from their experiences.Are you thinking about house hacking or just straight-up rentals for now?

So this program is between the property mgmt company and us, mostly. 

You’ll face hurdles like maintaining a steady deal flow, securing funding, managing renovations efficiently, and optimizing your exit strategies.This guide highlights key strategies for investors looking to transition from single deals to a scalable, volume-based distressed property investment model.1.

Investing in a property that’s already renovated, rented, and professionally managed could allow you to start generating passive income immediately without the added expenses of house hacking.What’s most important for you in this first deal—cash flow, appreciation, or long-term stability?

I also recommend you start looking for a professional property manager, at least until you educate yourself enough to run this solo.

Additionally, for the AR llc, do I need to register the LLC in California as a foreign company?

Also, SAAS platforms are supposed to include support and service (that's the last S), but the quality varies greatly from company to company.