STRs are traditionally seen as a lot more work than LTR because of the guest turnover but with tools that use AI to automate messages and send guests smart lock door codes at the right time...short-term can be almost as easy as long-term. 

So doing this stuff is VERY ineffective and a bad use of time UNLESS you are like me and helping others is a life purpose for you.Also check their social media, if all you see is them promoting their guru programs, then you know THAT is all they are.

We did confirm the zip code and section 8 rent, it is correct. 

This gives the owner client peace of mind as well as some protection.Non-humble self promotion: I own and operate Blue Door Residential Property Management (and am fully licensed) and would be happy to talk about your needs if you want to shoot me a PM.

In my city's codes and ordinances it states that one of the common rental property violations is having "over four unrelated individuals residing in a dwelling unit" would the dwelling unit be considered the entire house or just the part contained in the lease (aka the room)?

Also is there a way to increase your income with a second job, a promotion to increase your monthly income to save more for reserves or another down payment? 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

An IRS lien, code violations (weed abatement, grass cutting, boarding windows-doors, and demolition costs), HOA fees, water- sewer bills all go along with the property providing the property has any of these. 

I get them coming through my new builds and its insane the stuff they call out as not to code and they are dead wrong..

I watched Pace's webinar to promote the program, and he consistently claims you make $1500-$3000 when lending $1k.