I will definately let you know once I figure it out. 

Having the hard conversations are what define you as a landlord.

Investors who take the time to define their ideal guest make smarter design and amenity investments—which can directly impact ROI by up to 53%.👉🏾 Which guest type best fits your STR?

Both of these questions will be answered more clearly by nailing down and defining your goals and what youre trying to accomplish.Personally, I will not be leaving Charleston unless this area drastically changes for the worse.

If you can clearly define your buy box and be up front with any program you go with, then you should be ready to go!

Since you mention you have a partner, setting up an operating agreement is key to defining roles, responsibilities, and profit splits to avoid conflicts down the road.A few key tips to protect yourself:✅ Use separate bank accounts and keep finances clean✅ Get the right insurance (general liability + builder’s risk)✅ Have a solid contract with contractors to avoid surprises✅ Always verify permits and city regulations to stay compliantI still strongly advise you to work with local professionals, I’m happy to point you in the right direction!

To get started, define your investment strategy, run cash flow and ROI calculations, network with local investors, and explore financing options like DSCR loans or HELOCs.Good luck!

The key with any partnership is well defined entrance and exit rules. 

As others have said, your first step is to define your investing goals. 

Define your minimum cash-flow to hold this property.