Get 3 bids from contractors, get a copy of their insurance etc.- verify the policy is current. 2.

If you are trying to get a cash out refi, I would think the bank would want to see the correct type of insurance for the business you are running.

Who covers the tax bill when they don't pay the tax bill or the insurance? 

Tampa can work, but yes, taxes and insurance are higher and might keep cash flow tight.

I use PropWire to find home owners and give them calls, however I never get responses back.

If your insurance coverage isn't enough, they could seize the LLC assets, but not your personal assets.Additional thoughts:1.

Insurance was way more expensive this time—which I've heard is a nation-wide phenomenon—and it's the first time since the NAR settlement that we've purchased, so we had to cover part of our agent's compensation.

If you approached them in a way that you had a solution to the eyesore in their neighborhood they would be very receptive to talk and perhaps share contact details about the home owners son if they have them.

Once you have those answers and find out how Airbnb would penalize canceled bookings...that alone is huge deciding factor for some old/new STR homeowners....you can move forward with the best answers that would help you meet your 12-month goals! 

I had too many rush loans come in during that week the insurance and appraisal came in."