But I feel like having the bank connections (to automatically pull in those expenses/revenues) is key to streamlining things.

Hey Chandler, I'm delighted by your presence.. how do you feel about building a team of trusted contractors?

Feel like there's more going on in ADU land.

Developing strong financial and business acumen is also crucial for success as an investor, so that’s another area where you could focus your efforts if getting a license doesn’t align with your plans.I’m here as a resource—feel free to reach out if there’s anything I can do to help!

While I didn't like feeling I was in Time Square on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, the New York side felt completely dead. 

This is a lesson learned for me - I know to look for "missing" rooms for this now but I do feel that there was responsibility on your part as well.

Focus on the numbers and the goals, not personal feelings.

As an investor looking to purchase an STR in a ski town, I’m not sure I’d feel that confident in a court deciding in my favor, personally.

HelloOver saturated STR in Ohio markets have caused many STR to drastically lower costs to as low as  $100 for entire bedroom home.My are higher and I'm not competitive with the lower cost Abnbs.I also feel hotel industry are mass building new hotels to compete with str. 

Make sure the previous property management company did their job and communicated a change in management prior to you taking over--along with your contact information.If they have no done this, they should so the tenant doesn't feel like a scam may be going on.Just make sure they're away of where rent payments need to go and who they can contact in the future.