Pro Tip: Ask an insurance agent what your rate will be before you make that offer.

And here's a tip...When you think you are all done; stay in your new STR for 24-48 hours and keep a list of each thing that you were reaching for that wasn't there. 

See responses to your questions below: Correct, California is uniqueTo qualify for REPS you need to meet a number of criteria, including (but STRs that meet IRS criteria generally don't need REPS to leverage tax benefits): More than 50 percent of his/her time working in real property businesses; AND, More than 750 hours of service during the year.

He mentioned that he’s a "humble realtor" and that his wife is the "broker" who knows all the answers.

What is your experience with his program?

Thank you for your response.

Really looking for tips on what to do from investors who have been in this type of situation.

I would thank him for his feedback and share that you made a business decision that is mutually beneficial (https://www.avail.co/education/articles/should-you-collect-r...scroll down towards the bottom of the page to see the comparison) which includes providing the tenant with a receipt and rent reminders.  

I may need to check on this, but my insurance company told me years ago that a tree in good health falling is an act of nature and the responsibility of whomever yard it falls into. 

Hello,I am in Seattle area and I have a student applicant who is using a his mom as a co-signer.