@Bryan - I wonder if the one you mentioned is the same one my husband invested in.

Finding an RE buyer agent to work at an hourly or fixed rate was hard - although contrary to what a few folks mentioned here, those options are listed on the standardized Colorado contract.

You may also want to use progress waivers at each stage of the project to prevent unexpected liens from subcontractors or suppliers.Third - Be prepared to chip in on closing costs for the buyer and mention the early issue title insurance in the private remarks when your broker lists the property.

If you like the idea of a self-directed HSA like @Kaaren Hall mentioned check out providers like Accuplan and IRA Financial Trust. 

As mentioned above, MA is much more stringent on STR regulations.

I mentioned it to the people above, but they said they’re not running around like the person below is describing.

I'd love to check out the platforms you mentioned—feel free to DM me.

RM is plenty robust to handle the items you mentioned.  

If you get your system and modeling down and follow what I mentioned above with respect to coming up with your strike price/offer price, you shouldn't look back if someone overpays for the property.

As for the zip code you mentioned, some of the areas in there are nice due to steady rental demand, you just want to be very careful on the neighborhoods you select as some areas will be better than others.