Even if it takes longer to pay off, having a steady, reliable tenant might actually be less stressful than managing an STR.FYI - consider starting with a regular rental but structuring it as a 6-12 month lease.

I used to work with a marketing company who claimed they could get me leads of properties already listed STR. 

The company I work for markets on multiple websites, the MLS, and by word of mouth.

Does anyone have any experience with doing a 1035 exchange between permanent insurance policies/companies?

Are you looking to connect with a lender, contractor, PM company, etcCongrats on the recent purchases and welcome to BP!

Fast forward, my brother and I co-founded a property management company in Boston, where we handle everything from tenants to transformations.

Their guidance tends to be more consistent and reliable compared to the marketers associated with the program.### **Cons:**1.

The property should have more impact than credit for hard money, but if you have never used the company, you are probably looking at 14 pct and 2-3 points now.

I use Appfolio for my property management company but I think they have a minimum door count of 200. 

Your insurance company likely has a no smoking clause on your policy and will back you up as you suspect this.