Landlord Locks iCore series locks provide this at an affordable price and with commercial level security.

The metrics I'm primarily focused on are: rent appreciation rate, property appreciation rate, economic growth rate, unemployment rate on the macro level.

Which is not easy for possible for many people (like your husband).Once you really know what to do, the risk level drastically reduces.

If it's currently an STR they should be able to provide you with the p/l statement from prior years so you can see gross rents, operating expenses, average daily rates and occupancy levels.

Whether you need a CPA with just three rentals depends on the complexity of your situation and your comfort level with DIY tax prep.If things are pretty straightforward, you might be fine with tax software for now.

It’s great to hear you’re ready to take things to the next level in the residential space.

I am just a guy who tends to give illegal advice, I guess.And finally, folks need to be aware that while many travelers pick the nomadic lifestyle for some of the awesome reasons: travel, excitement, variety, some pick it to try and increase their income to a level where they can earn their way out of terrible financial situations or decision making.

Odd's are given the scale of it all there will be some level of general cleanup resources made available for private properties.

Birmingham’s market is diverse, with various areas offering different levels of potential and risk, so getting boots on the ground can be one of the best investments you make in terms of time and money.I’d be happy to connect and share more about what I’ve learned from my experience managing properties in this market. 

I sold my company to a national PMC named PURE,  they have a large footprint in California and are always looking for people at most levels.