Mainly, a couple houses are in "challenging" areas with suck tenants.

I prefer to use appreciation as a kicker and not the main source of profit.

I guess that is the main difference.

I'm out of state Anchorage and Mat-Su are my main market in addition to Hawaii.

The main thing of course is that if your thermostat is going to be limited, you should disclose what those limits are to the guests. 

I just listen to biggerpocket episode 956, this is an extreme example, but it is what I am seeing here in DFW currently mainly with new investors that don't want to work with an agent.

LLC-friendly is one of the main advantages of DSCRSharing a few articles on the ins and outs of this option!

Below are the laws from my state regarding security deposit:https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?

The main reason to keep it in your name is to get better financing but the offset to that is your liability is not limited like it would be in an LLC.  

I knew it was only a matter of time for that property to be redeveloped and also where the city itself was focusing their efforts (which my property is on that main street).Never read a book about it....but that doesn't mean you shouldn't learn or read up before you commit serious funds in the commercial space.