If you sue for more than that, you have to hire an attorney and would likely end up paying the attorney more that you collected no matter who you sue.With small claims it is set up for you to go mano a mano with the people that owe you money.

I believe Galveston is an area more setup for STR’s, but I still have a lot of research to do.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

I would use a software management software that people could pay online or setup auto pay.

Of course the most difficult part for me is that I don't know anything about the local market and it's not easy to set up a business plan while living on the other side of the world.

Does it makes sense to set up an LLC, fund the LLC with the $$ and get a loan through the LLC?

You're so busy being this RE mogul that you have time to spend on Zoom calls (that you set up) to "prove" to your audience (hahaha) that you're right? 

Hello Evan, great choice, you can get started, the first thing you should do is look up how to set up an LLC, you may not be able to own it until you are 18, but I would think that your mom or dad could be the place holder until then.  2.

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Your outdoor setup reminds me a little bit of this classic movie scene:https://www.youtube.com/watch?