I currently own a few properties here in Bryan-College Station, I have a full time sales job so try to stay as passive as possible. This is why I haven't done STR or anything. I'm currently only cash flowing about $10...

LLC offers better legal protection.3) Setting up in states that allow your identity to be hid is also overblown.

They have regular meet ups.

The Sampling Method is typically used for properties with nearly identical blueprints such as fast food chains or nursing facilities.EXPERIENCE OR “RULE OF THUMB” APPROACHThis approach is based upon the specialist’s experience in the industry and their ability to estimate the costs.

Quote from @Ben Russell: Although I agree the leases and the legal implications of "Mid-Term" rentals and "long-term" rentals are closly related, I don't think the leases should be identical. 

Remember, successful asset management is the difference-maker in real estate investing.Two properties could look identical, but how they are managed is the real game-changer

Do you have a 501c3 that you operate under (and rent the house from yourself), or do you purchase homes with an LLC or personal name, and run as a regular business? 

They can't assess all the subjective data like overall layout, view from the living room window, the dogs next door that bark all day, the width of doorways, size of individual rooms, quality of kitchen cabinets and appliances, etc.The best thing to do is study your market regularly.

One caution when using crypto to acquire property is being aware the tax ramifications are identical to if you converted to cash first.

Houfy now has a damage protection plan that costs the guests $5 a night and does light identity screening through SuperHog.