For utilities, whenever there is separate meters for a unit (such as a single-family) tenant will handle those utilities.

We will handle this as it comes.

I feel like that would affect the max occupancy when listing it for rentals but am still trying to get my head around local regulations regarding STR.Am I correct in assuming that we can only rent the home for a max occupancy of what the septic can "handle" based on local regulations?

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

If you have a handle on the value of the house, can make an offer that protects you and adhere to the contingency deadlines like inspection and financing,  a buyer's agent does nothing but waste your time and cost you thousands.  

Let the PM handle it.

As a general rule, it's best to learn how to handle problems before they become problems. make a list of the potential problems you could face as a landlord: rent rates, marketing, collecting deposit, late rent, unpaid rent, abandoned rental, early lease termination, unauthorized pet, etc.

As a general rule, it's best to learn how to handle problems before they become problems. make a list of the potential problems you could face as a landlord: rent rates, marketing, collecting deposit, late rent, unpaid rent, abandoned rental, early lease termination, unauthorized pet, etc.

Do you recommend a CPA to handle all things on the books, or should your property manager be doing ALL of this?

Also, revenue potential is lower further from the beach.With a condo a lot of building issues are handled by the HOA, but there can also be more restrictions.Lot's of option :-).