I also really appreciate the maintenance reference

When you mention STR, are you referring to a specific type of short-term rental classification, or is there a particular regulation you're looking into?

Michael - The 6,000 SF refers to the land size limitation.

@Daniel LangRecommend 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.

The service providers RTR referred me to were happy to work with me even though I don’t have a US residence.

My business partner owns a roofing company but has weak credit and more limited cash flow.An LLC is a common choice for partnerships since it protects personal assets and simplifies tax management.

Without a closet is would be referred to as a office or study.

The reference VP sounds fantastic though!

The companies you will find in the lender finder section of BP are probably mostly companies as opposed to a private person like you are referring to.

It can be a very good market, but the why behind your choice may help us give you better advice on how to move forward.Before realtors and property managers, you really need to meet other investors so you are making a good move by trying to do that here, but it would be better if you could do it in person.