Also know that upon sale sometimes the presence of more water meters increases value.Curious to understand the forum's opinion on the best water meter configuration given costs OR if it’s just not worth it and I should leave the one master meter and stick with RUBS on all 4 units.

When you hire a licensed professional, you’re looking for two things - expertise and legal protection.You mentioned researching the market, finding comps, reviewing disclosures, etc...Each of these steps comes with nuances and, in my opinion, takes a ton of experience to master.

Affordability for the average person is essential, in my opinion. 

After establishing or continuing it as a rental, I'd like to move there myself for at least half the year.Question: What are people's general opinion on PR in 2024?

The best combination in my opinion to have your real estate agent income in an S corp to reduce personal income tax (as long as it financially makes sense) and then buy real estate and cos segregate it and take bonus depreciation to offset against your income. 

I would also contact the tax pros in the header and get their opinion and maybe utilize them for that reason. 

It makes it easier to scale and build a super team, in my opinion.

Like everything else... if the numbers work and all the other factors at play are good in your opinion.... go for it! 

It isn't like this a condominium where assessments are paying for common parts of the building like the roof, etc.Prior to this, I didn't have much experience serving on an HOA board and have therefore relied on the management company for their opinion on certain decisions. 

In my opinion, the hardest part of STR is getting it up & running.