Constantly juggling guest messages, cleaning schedules, and last-minute bookings can turn the dream of passive income into a daily grind.But with the right automation tools, STR management can be not only hands-off but also more profitable.

On the other hand, other countries, like Nicaragua for example, likely offer worse terms, if you can get a mortgage at all but I'm not sure anybody would want to buy an STR in those countries anyway.

It's also unreasonable to expect the PM to know enough about every job that they can identify the problem and explain exactly what the plumber needs.On the other hand, this whole situation stinks.

Welcome to the BP Forum and being overwhelmed before you make your first acquisition is totally normal.

MInut has a low average review (mid-3s I think) on Amazon which is a bit of a red flag. 1 per room at a total of $60/month sounds excessive for something that is not likely to be a common occurrence. 

Let's get something together. ... and sorry I'm totally spamming this thread but I'm just excited I found it!

I've been diving into real estate for about 10 years now, starting with reading all the books I could get my hands on.

You can have more than one property owned with a VA loan as long as it is under your total allotment.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

STRs require more hands-on management, but it’s a viable option for reducing your taxable income without needing REPS.You might also consider a cost segregation study to accelerate depreciation on the rental, creating larger upfront paper losses.