We're talking about title company reps, real estate transaction attorneys, SEC attorneys (yeah, the fancy ones), insurance agents, and lenders who make magic happen.

Ask how they handle routine maintenance and emergencies and whether they have established relationships with cost-effective and reliable vendors.By focusing on these critical factors, you’ll be in a solid position to hire a property manager who can take the stress out of managing your rental property while helping you maximize your investment.If anyone has more specific questions, feel free to ask—I am happy to share more detailed advice!

Not out of the world to assume, but a bit on the low side probability wise.A taxi driver in Mauritius needs to speak multiple languages to attend to all it's fancy guests like James himself.

The village was originally just worker housing for all of the servants and businesses that served the Biltmore, and over time became a trendy & fancy little town just outside the gates.

10% is probably a little steep, and like John said, a flat fee may be more reasonable.Setting up a proper STR is not cheap, but once you are set up properly, you deal with routine breakage.I recommend managing yourself and saving the 20% personally, getting a rockstar cleaning team and a reliable handy person, using something like Hospitable that can help automate messaging when listing, and reading the book from the bookstore here called Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth.

I want to provide access through the common wall of the two units of a duplex. nothing fancy, sort of a "doorway" without a door, same size of a door.

I have friends that routinely use ear plugs in a detached single family to eliminate noise from kids, spouses, cars going by on street, etc., when sleeping.

Not saying this is the case, but since they are raising $ for other deals selling would probably be their last resort, especially when they show those fancy FB ads noting 32% historical return... 

The key is establishing routines and systems that minimize your day-to-day involvement.By using professionals, keeping investments simple, and managing your time efficiently, you can build your real estate portfolio while working full-time. 

@Ray Hage I'll be honest I do rehab some of my units but the goal is cosmetic upgrades, nothing fancy.