Which essentially puts some standards in place and a good guideline for handling all things in the company. ie. company mission, telephone standards, tenant screening process, etc. 

I'm an Asheville STR owner and a broker on the Cashiers/Highlands Plateau.

Spear's comments about required capital improvements as they relate to rent increases and a captive audience/ trailer trash mentality. 

We’ve found a great option for us in Tennessee with a cabin (currently used as a str) and a mobile home.

So far besides a few books and a burning desire I am a complete novice to this.

If so, no need for the red carpet or engagement photos, just focus on what they really care about: a great property, immaculately clean, and a seamless guest experience.It feels like you’re trying to cater to anyone and everyone, which can dilute your overall appeal.As for the garage games, many guests might actually prefer parking in the garage.

Conventional financing requires that you have a SSN, Permanent Residency in the US, and a US credit score. 

Im considering it as the course includes a coach for 6 months and a complete program.

For example, two of my goals are to achieve a certain percentage for my IRR (internal rate of return), and a certain % for my cash on cash return. 

Further, running a very quick and simple valuation based on $900 rents, 8% vacancy, 25% op exp margin, and a 9% cap rate, I'm coming up with an ARV of around $83k, so I'd pass if I were you unless you can get a much lower purchase price.