Here is what I proposed:Setup fees : Administration Setup:One Time Fee: $400Guidebook: Using professional photos give the guests a professional tour of the house and how the home works (Wifi passwords // How to use grill // How to use propane fireplace // Hot tub instructions // Sauna instructions //Check in and check out instructions //where extras may be storedOTA (Online Travel Agency) setups: taking professional photos and actively updating your listing on popular platforms;PMS (Property Management System) Setup Smart Pricing Set upWebsite integrationOther (furniture arrangement / design / décor shopping and set up) $50 per hour· Placement fees · Marketing Cost: Variable depending on needs/wants for marketingFacebook AdsGoogle Ads Cleaners: Set up procedures/take pics of expectations· Management fee—30%Guest communicationCleaner communicationSetting Rental rateDealing with small maintenance issuesBooking CoordinationSmart Lock integrationKeeping supplies stocked (TP, paper towel, all cleaning products, coffee, filters, creamer, sugars, teas,)(Receipts would be submitted on a monthly basis for either reimbursement or book keeping purposes)Encouraging guests to leave good reviews by periodically checking in, providing a review template, and ensuring guests receive the amenities they are looking forContinued marketingMajor Maintenance fees—OwnerCleaning and laundry services fees: Cleaning fee to the guest depending on how cleaner wants to charge

Sprinkler system check Mot all of this, excluding the plumbing, will be on the $500 inspection report with a well rated local filling you in on all the details with pics.  

You can find a spreadsheet version of this calculator on the internet that will show you the principle and interest over time in a table.

If you know anything about our justice system, you know that criminal charges are often negotiated down to lesser charges.

Otherwise, I would check with your local zoning/planning department to confirm that you can add tiny homes to the property and what inspections/septic systems need to be set up.

Wifi and "Internet" are the same amenity).

We were told that local legislation prohibits draining into septic system or into street gutter and the only legal draining was into own's household sink drainage system.

I tried cash for keys, but this guy knew the system and milked every angle.

That will help narrow down the questions - if an investment you'll focus on the high tourist area with major airports flying in/out, good local transportation system, less than an hour drive from the airport, a low crime rate etc.If personal then you'll look for an environment that suits your taste (tropical, party central, secluded, dive-friendly, luxury, affordable etc).Almost every island I've visited has realtors from America who decided to setup shop there and help out-of-state investors purchase property.

@Raj BalakrishnanPretty much every county and every state has its own computerized public records system.