I cleaned it up, haven't had a day of vacancy in eight years, and it's worth $300,000.

I'm analyzing existing properties while I research the development side - I would really like to develop, but it just depends where the best location and returns are going to be (but I love a clean slate).

Key determinants include the percentage of owner-occupied units, contribution percentage for the HOA budget towards reserves, and a clean record without litigation, delinquencies, or major issues.

Can you accept the cleaned grill by cleaning people? 

It is challenging but we committed to going there every 4-6 weeks and having a great team on the ground ( will cost you some extra money) but they are the difference in having issueswe have one of the best cleaners in the area and our guy that cleans the grills does all my light maintenance and guest interaction if I need it(pets, too many guests etc.)3-4 hours would be a dream and you can definitely do it but you have to commit to going there every 4-5/6 weeks In my opinion because there will be things you need to address or upkeep- this is obviously only if you decide to self manage. 

I think it depends on goals and experience, section 8 is a good guaranteed income, air bnb or short term will have higher rents but you will have more monthly expenses (cleaning, internet, lawncare) student housing is another option, and then good old LTR.

Quartz is actually stronger than granite, it doesn't require sealing and is easier to clean, it has more color options, and likely cheaper than granite.

That means no repairs or cleaning needed.

For example, cleaning fees will now need to be included in the nightly rate shown to travelers.

Hi as Steve and Jason pointed out it is very important to keep funds seperate.You will need an escrow account, if it's required by law, your account will need to be titled XYZ ESCROW ACCOUNT, if not so required, it can be any account but ONLY deposits and funds held in trust should ever be depoisited to this account and any withdrawl should be well noted on the check and on your books.If you comingle you accounts and you need paper towels to clean units, the IRS can simply disallow your deduction saying it was used at home since it was paid from a personal account or one of comingled funds.I too would suggest you formalize a business entity, an LLC probably.