@Danny Van- thanks  1) if you have some equity in the property - you might consider getting a HELOC in place now  in case you  want to use any  equity in the future ...Its  easier to get a heloc in place on a primary home as compared to a rental  2) contact your insurance agent and  ask for an  estimate for how the insurance coverage and premium will  change  3) consider  a proeprty management firm if you dont want to  self  manage  4)  get any forms and  processes  in place  (  leases / credit checks / bank accounts/  etc ....)

The firm I worked with is based in Texas.

Agree with everything that's been said-- @Katrina O'Bannon,  Usually our firm submits the request by 3pm Wednesday, Inspection happens Thursday, funds wired that Friday.

I would say, a smaller few person firm (or single person) would be a better and more economical fit for something small like this. 

@Mark Cotter I am a firm believer that San Diego is one of the best markets to invest and even though the data would confirm what I am saying for the past half century or so, I still recognize I am biased as I am a local investor with single family and multifamily properties locally and of course am in brokerage also.  

He's transactional, but I'm sure someone else in his firm can help you out.

I came to America when I was just 21 years old and quickly got my CPA license.I worked for small accounting firms before getting picked up by Deloitte.I was with Deloitte for 14 years in their asset management practice.

Hey Wyatt,I am an analyst at a real estate investment firm that specializes in helping clients invest in syndications, both 1031 exchangeable syndications and non-exchangeable. 

Does anybody know of a good law firm in Ocala area to file and represent for a small claims court case?

I am a firm believer that STRs are here to stay.