.: Anyone operating an STR in Logan Ohio willing to chat about their experiences? 

So yeah, my experience has been outstanding and they customer service has been exemplary.

Additionally, you can still find properties for 120-180k that will positive cash flow and hit the 1% rule.

You both clearly have experience dealing with this firsthand, and I want to see if there's a way to balance enforcement with profitability.

If the water bill is $100 a month, increase the price by 20% (or whatever you decide is fair) to compensate you for the time required to split and bill and to cover additional use when tenants squander the utility.

This sounds risky, are you being compensated by additional rent and have you checked with your insurance to ensure you are covered. 

I have been seeing a lot of houses in the area going up for foreclosure. But the whole concept of foreclosed homes is confusing to me. Is this a good way to get into real estate investing? What are the benefits and dr...

Does anyone have experience with banks that offer these without fees? 

Quote from @Nick Am: @Michael Plaks--> The SE taxes are STRICTLY NOT in addition. 

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.