Solara is zoned for STR, and does not restrict management firms, like encore.

One off the reasons I don't hire a property management firm. 

The bank had a problem with my holding LLC and after speaking with the law firm who created the LLC they were still confused. 

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Now I am in the early stages of development.I am working with a consulting firm to help with a concept plan, engineering, and to get the city to sign off on everything.

There are local firms that will do it for you with the cost of about 1/3 the tax savings. 

Magnolia has an incredible restaurant in another part of Waco, they bought a historic hotel that they are currently renovating, they bought an actual castle in the heart of the city that they are currently renovating, they own one of the largest real estate brokerage firms in the city that continues to serve the real estate market, and they themselves own several Magnolia short term rental properties that tourists can rent nightly to have the full Magnolia experience.

For instance, at one point when I was working as a senior accountant in a property management firm, I was training a guy who was a CPA for 30+ years even though I was hired 2 months before him.I worked only in real estate accounting and financing and became CFO.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Are there other firms that are comprable?