Yes, entitled tenants with unreasonable expectations can be an annoyance, but you are dealing with one of the biggest most important aspects of a person's life (where they life).

The overwhelming majority of those people are bums that can barely afford a cup of coffee.

Additionally, securing funds to split the equity might require accessing other resources.In some cases, a partition may be an option to help pay off bills if you opt for a divorce buyout instead of a cash-out refinance.

Even for Fannie/Freddie products, to qualify, the trust must be an Inter Vivos Revocable Trust.  

With that many properties, a holding company might be an advantage for you.

If you want to be an agent, you got to suck it up and pay what it costs.

Do you live there or would you be an out of town investor @Thurben James?  

I agree that Utica is definitely set for growth with all the major construction projects and plans coming to fruition in the near future Utica will be an excellent place to invest.

I will be an OOS investor as I live in Florida and it is a very expensive market.Based on my household income I would qualify as an accredited investor.

Here is what I proposed:Setup fees : Administration Setup:One Time Fee: $400Guidebook: Using professional photos give the guests a professional tour of the house and how the home works (Wifi passwords // How to use grill // How to use propane fireplace // Hot tub instructions // Sauna instructions //Check in and check out instructions //where extras may be storedOTA (Online Travel Agency) setups: taking professional photos and actively updating your listing on popular platforms;PMS (Property Management System) Setup Smart Pricing Set upWebsite integrationOther (furniture arrangement / design / décor shopping and set up) $50 per hour· Placement fees · Marketing Cost: Variable depending on needs/wants for marketingFacebook AdsGoogle Ads Cleaners: Set up procedures/take pics of expectations· Management fee—30%Guest communicationCleaner communicationSetting Rental rateDealing with small maintenance issuesBooking CoordinationSmart Lock integrationKeeping supplies stocked (TP, paper towel, all cleaning products, coffee, filters, creamer, sugars, teas,)(Receipts would be submitted on a monthly basis for either reimbursement or book keeping purposes)Encouraging guests to leave good reviews by periodically checking in, providing a review template, and ensuring guests receive the amenities they are looking forContinued marketingMajor Maintenance fees—OwnerCleaning and laundry services fees: Cleaning fee to the guest depending on how cleaner wants to charge