Rehab costs, taxes, and interest during this phase increase the depreciable basis, providing long-term tax benefits.

STR insurance provides broader coverage, including liability, property damage (even non-guest-related), and gaps Aircover might not cover.For damages caused by guests, document everything (photos, receipts, estimates) and file a claim through Airbnb.

I than let them know my top choices for PM/TP provider in that specific market, not just my own but whoever I see as current best, and what there rates are.     

Also, their past decks don't provide the type of basic information that any sophisticated investor would need to evaluate them (like skin in the game etc.).

Just note that if you want to put the property into an LLC and have a mortgage on it, you will need to talk with your provider to see if this is possible without refinancing.

After wanting them to sign something they never provided it! 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

New here to the forum and I am currently looking to invest in Ohio for the purpose of providing section 8 housing. 

I have little confidence in turnkey providers, deals are already hard to come by, if they take another 20% cut before.. much better to buy a property from an owner that is in good condition.

They're driving demand.Communities will use that tax revenue to increase the overall appeal by providing more services, improving infrastructure, etc.