Tenants like to set up insurance, show proof to the Landlord, and then immediately cancel the policy after moving in.

We also have a weekly newsletter for STRs here called BiggerStays that you can sign up for free in your profile settings! 

If you do decide to work with them, you could set up a clear partnership where they’re equity partners and you handle the management and operations.

Managing tenants is no easy task, it takes such a wide skill set. 

I never liked Airbnb's or VRBO's pricing structure because it seemed more like they set a price that will get you booked so they can get paid, and not necessarily for the profitability of your listing.

They are very nice and can be helpful providing you what you can and cannot build on your property (Set back, height restrictions, front look etc).

After watching some of the podcasts and reading posts I am set on starting my real estate journey utilizing the house hacking strategy.

To off-set the depreciation recapture, it would seem reasonable for me to request a concession (e.g., more shares) that's outlined in the Operating Agreement.

@Melissa StanleyEven if you set up an LLC with a partner there is no inherent tax savings by owning properties in an LLC.

Thanks for setting him straight, Brian.