Just my personal opinion - get a mentor or a person who already has good experience running STR business, preferably in your area (but not 100% required). 

Be honest with them if that is what you are doing though so you don't waste their time if they are busy.

To become a true business owner or investor, you need to leverage your time through others.

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I've picked up several really good deals because a tenant operator ran the business into the ground to a point where the property owners just wanted or needed out. 

Before becoming a designer, I was a systems engineer and business analyst (MIS degree), so my process is deeply rooted in formulas to keep the right elements at the forefront.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

And even if I do not get into the renting business I can make some profit if I decide to sell the property at some point.

You can wind up with title issues if you are not careful. 

I signed up for Baselane today after switching from Mercury for my business account (LLC).