SEO is a commitment did your not dedicated to that type of marketing use a basic website.  

Basically, more than a certain amount of STR and MTR in the same building were considered a hotel and I would have had to have 24/7 staff on site.Were you able to get around that with the local municipality?

@Dwane Twente so this is basically a rental arbitrage company.   

Again, if you learn some of the basics, you won't be so nervous about the problems you will eventually face.Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Some basic questions to start with: 1.

I tried the Reia and it's basically a giant sales pitch

Having to “disclose” the work in the flip basically is mandating doing something that helps the buyer recognize the scope of the change which justifies the mark up.  

If you need to, it may be worth it to just create a website - its really not that expensive to get a basic one from fiverr

Can you arrange for counters, floors, painting other “basics” without him tacking on his 20%?

Think basic, durable furniture that looks good but can withstand college life.4.