I can see how an application fee per person can be a deterrent for applicants in my case whether for more upscale rentals people may see it as more normal.I am starting off as a non-refundable fee and measure the resistance, then adjust if needed.

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This is not tax or legal advice, just what I personally do, consult your professionals! 

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There's a common belief that your tax person should also be an investor themselves.

It's been a very, very bumpy road to be under contract - and past the due dilligence period - on a new build we are purchasing with the intent to use it as a STR (and some personal use).

If you're more of a 'personal referral' person than a 'do research online' person, and this is local to you in Manhattan, KS, hit up one or two of the trades people in the "little apple all stars" BNI group.

We take a "whole person" approach.

As noted above, having an agent that is familiar with investing can help in how the investing market looks versus how buying a personal property looks.

i think you can be successful if you are willing to do what you alluded to, which is spend time in person in your chosen market.