Just keep everything as simple as possible in the beginning.

Plus, having a fully paid-off property could be a nice safety net if the STR market takes a hit or occupancy slows down.On the flip side, if you’re eager to grow, saving for another property could be the better play.

@Tannia CastroRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you're signed with AvantStay on the master lease and the numbers work out for you, I'd say ride it out for as long as possible.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Then, once you incorporate an entity structure, that will play a part as well.Hope that helps!

Is there a possibility of getting utilities to the place?

I've had so many sellers list their rental properties with me asking me to keep it as discreet as possible as they have many "friends" who are Realtors that they didn't want to often.

These will be LTRs and I will most definitely be playing the long game with these.In addition, as rates go down in the future (hopefully) I plan to refinance as most of us do.

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