I’m open to flipping, renting, or exploring other strategies.My mantra is to test new things “fast and cheap,” so I’ll probably begin investing locally in CT before considering otehr markets across the US. 

I do have folks that don't book because of that.That is a good thing as not understanding the distance to get places will create bad blood and cause those 2 and 3 star reviews which no one wants to see.Like @John Underwood, our place isn't cheap so we don't get the folks that destroy places.The bottom line is that you are renting out an expensive asset to strangers for 3-10 days or whatever.

I prefer to buy the cheap refillable containers and then I buy jugs of soap on amazon. cleaners refill them.

Flight price increase to Cancun: We saw flight prices increase during summer. 5.

One posted about buying a cheap quad,  i used her bumbers provided and my maintenance/cap ex to show negative $600/month.  

I have had great success with Zillow Rental Manager which is free and posts to Trulia and Hotpads in one go PLUS their application fee is super cheap.

I like small units (they don't trip breakers) and they are cheap.

dirt cheap!  

It cannot hurt to provide it, and it is cheap - but mostly not necessary IMO

 (2) You can also use Lead Swiper to target buyers online.Private Lender Leads: (1) Lead Swiper can easily target private lender leads (2) Nationwide Private Lender database (although this is 1-time payment premium feature, it's cheap), if you want access to capital, quick and easy, it's a no brainer.Hope that helps.