Basically, they are a turnkey STR company. 

Basically a turnkey investment with all new interior upgrades that is poised to bring in solid rental income.

@Michael Baum, my cleaner now charges $175 for the full monty, will talk to her & see what will charge for basic clean /refresh ? 

Usually landlords don't care but some tenants prefer a basic app like Zelle/Venmo.Full transparency: I've used Venmo and Zelle in the past to collect rents. 

I basically can’t access my money and the updates feel very ominous.

@Marcus GonzalezMy recommendation would be to start investing at a more basic level.

Basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC knowledge will go a long way.

Do the basics (ie don't start moving walls).

There is a reason that most states (including Connecticut) require property managers to be licensed, one of which is that they are required to have basic education on the rules and laws governing the practice.

For Canadians seeking to tap into the market in the States, the way the LLC is arranged creates a challenging tax environment and basically leaves you limited return.