Personally, it’s something I always expect from a short-term rental, and it can have a huge impact on your reviews.To make things easier for both you and your guests, consider smart tools like locks, outdoor cameras, and smart thermostats.

Gator most of the risk is on the person providing the earnest money.

Did you end up flying and looking in person in the area?

I want to exit as I don't get any personal use from the STR being 20 mins from home and would rather apply the capital to another opportunity in multifamily (LTR) or another STR in Hawaii where my brother is a broker and now manages STRs.

I warn people over and over and over to know what they are buying and to go personally see what they are buying. 

They clearly had no intention of paying off the loan in October but sought instead to further reduce their loan balance during a time of the note holder's personal hardship.

Personal finance is as much behavioral as it is math.

Personally, my primary residence has appreciated around 6% in market value and I live in Levittown. 

Talk to others they work with and ask for references if you don't know them personally.

If it's a consultation with him personally - it should be very valuable.