Always get advice from people who've been there, stay on track, and be ready to try new ways and chances as you move forward with investing in Real estate.Good luck!

Only way you can track electric usage is if you have separate meters. 

The tsp is just icing on the cake.I don’t like the premise of my money being trapped in an account until I’m 59.

Are these possibly good (or not-terrible) investments for STR, considering my dual-use?

Cell: 9733091249 This is an interesting opportunity and I think you are on the right track.  

First comment is you are doing the right thing by tracking what you want to do in advance instead of just trying to hop right in.

But ask for interest after you've found a QI that takes their job extremely seriously, offers legitimate client service, and has a verifiable track record. 

(caught my book keeper stealing) and since then i do most of my rentals in Excel wich was very easy until recently because i have many entities. but since we have grown i think its time to just pay for Quick books and track rentals in there.

You are definitely on the right track with looking to build the team so you can continue to grow. 

As long as you’re careful and track them and pay them off : )