Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Staten Island.

There is erosion there, obviously it's a island. 

@Rachel Chioreanu your PMC is following the law.Let's say the property suddenly becomes uninhabitable or the tenant is a victim of domestic abuse, both of which would legally get the tenant out of the remainder of their lease.Where would your PMC get the rent funds to reimburse the tenant if they've already disbursed the funds to you?

I'm looking into investing out of state since my island home is so expensive.  

Not only covering the rental income in cases where the dwelling is uninhabitable but more so if the tenant defaults and stops paying rent and has to be evicted.

I'm sure you've seen this website, but this is the full info: https://www.savannahga.gov/1476/Short-Term-Vacation-RentalsYou could buy a property with a STVR certificate already in place.You could by on Wilmington and Whitmarsh Islands - they are not regulated yet.

But if I had gotten my tail into gear at your age, I would probably be typing this from a cabana on my own private island. 

Hello -I live in Long Island, New York.I am exploring STR investments perhaps in markets near New York.Just having a very hard time starting off.

I've had my fill of gurus peddling dreams for the price of a small island nation, and I refuse to sit idly by, twiddling my thumbs while life passes me by.So, here I am, dear reader, baring my soul and begging for guidance.

Location is in parleys island.