Really study the market to determine what it should rent for.

Their ability to help you is limited if you go after. 

It's best to limit the number of individual showings in order to minimize impact on tenants.

>Orange County’s rates are steady, with limited increases expected until 2025.

Nowhere did I say "superior" and nowhere did I limit what I said to the US.

Apparently you can do it with a "Crédito Multifunções" but there are some restrictions implemented by the Bank of Portugal: If the property was acquired less than 2y ago: This type of loan is limited to 80%-Loan To Cost (from what I understood rehab costs are not included).If the property was acquired more than 2y ago: This type of loan can be used until a max of 80%-Loan to value not limited to the acquisition cost.Let me know if you had different feedback. 

Strong demand and limited inventory are driving prices up.

I would use cleaning services but it's my understanding I could use more than one company over the course of the year to limit how many hours one company spends on it.I'm looking into a utilitarian STR more for business travelers, so this won't be one where everything is perfect, it's bound to accumulate wear and tear I think.The STR would be out of state, but I plan to travel there for probably two weeks a year where I would perform many repairs myself.

The program primarily targets corporations and limited liability companies (LLC).Your sole proprietorship is exempt.

I really want something that doesn't require 4WD or AWD which limits options.