What's their hook here...I've sold on SF several times, so I'm not opposed.

This will give you a feel for the numbers in realtime.Second, I'd advise looking hard at the travel nurse/corporate travel market, as opposed to general tourism market.After arbitraging for 6 months to a year you'll have a very good idea of where to find your 20% CoC opportunity.

Needs some light exterior work (paint, caulk, broken vinyl siding).

(My assumption is it may be tough to prove enough material participation if using someone local to manage.)Two things worth noting:1- I'll be discussing with my CPA in-depth soon, but would like to hear other's experiences on this.2 - The main reasons I'm looking to STR's is the tax benefits (Cost-Seg) & appreciation that comes with buying in these areas opposed to the mid-west where I look for long-term rentals..

Other benefits to purchasing turnkey if you as a buyer is out of state or out-of-country is the knowledge and experience the turnkey provider can offer with such things as the best local lender for DSCR loans etc or guiding the investor on setting up a local LLC if the buyer chooses to purchase through a company as opposed to one’s personal name.

Paying off now will save interest as opposed to the bi weekly plan.  

This is a place for people to gain knowledge and education and ask questions to get guidance.I have seen sites where GP’s are not allowed to comment on posts (or even see posts in some instances) that were from a ticked off investor and personally not a fan as if someone can throw shade at another person / company without any consequence and / or allow the other party to respond - I feel like it’s just another form of censorship which I oppose

It can be a lucrative business opposed to the traditional LTR, but you definitely need to have your heart in the right place.

Maintenance free exteriors.

As opposed to a brand name insurance company that likely will only have 1 option.