I will have a contractor do most of the work from now on Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I second Mark Cunningham's podcast recommendation.

Looking for recommendations for a property management company in Cincinnati.

I recommend you do this annually to adjust for utility increases and other variables.

Our pet deposit is non-refundable which is what I generally would recommend (assuming your state and local laws allow that).

Any podcast or blog recommendations for DMV STRs or general STRs?

I’ve already found some potential buyers interested in the deals.However, one buyer has recommended that I terminate my contracts with the owner and instead work directly with them.

My recommendation is to have someone put in excel and show you the actual numbers.

Appreciate you sending along the book recommendations and people connections. 

My takeaway after more than a decade of experience is that Section 8 can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio, but I wouldn’t recommend relying on it exclusively.If you have any questions or want to dive deeper into the specifics, feel free to reach out.