See theolivejar(dot)co for her website.She is an LA-based STR designer who has helped a lot of clients get to the level they need to.

But on that note I do use about 4 different data sources for comp'ing the property's rental price estimate for my clients.

@John Reagan Johnson hope you don't mind a PMC answering, but most of our clients hire us because:1) They live out of state and don't have time & expertise to remote manage2) They don't have the time to manage3) They don't feel they have the necessary expertise and/or don't want to risk learning as they go and making an expensive mistake.Go read Kiosaki's Cash Flow Quadrant book.

Hi Ashley, We have found what works well for us, as well as our clients is to ask them during the on boarding process if they have any preferred contractors.  

While adding compliance costs (filings, payroll), this structure is beneficial, especially for larger portfolios.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If funding is the priority, using a HELOC while keeping the property in your name offers flexibility.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You will need to continue filing a MO tax return even in loss years.Given the complexity of passive losses and state tax credits, consulting a CPA can help optimize deductions and ensure long-term tax efficiency.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

We use Flourish Cash for our clients (no fees), and it yields 4.90% with 1.5M in FDIC coverage. 

To avoid issues, hold the property in the trust for a year, ensure the LLC is properly structured, and consult a CPA or 1031 exchange expert to confirm compliance with state and federal tax laws.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Quote from @Ben Trageser: I work with Mark's firm a lot along with a number of clients.