Just be extra conservative with your ARV estimates and have a great team of contractors to keep rehab costs in check.

Truth will reveal as soon as next year8.

100% financing, no payments, financing in extra "cash out" money upfront so you can do a rate/term refi once you pay them off... 

Thoughtful extras, such as welcome baskets or well-stocked kitchens with basic spices, can make a stay memorable.

Your target metros make sense, and direct flights are a convenience, but if Columbus or Huntsville offer better returns, they’re worth considering despite the extra travel.For OOS investing, a property manager is highly recommended, especially for a first-time investor.

Pretty much the core of the STR business.Higher your rank gets, you can increase your price and be more picky in selecting customers which usually lead to a better review / less party or complaints / less expense and higher profit with a happy life.I know some people will argue, but the ranking system is the truth and should be the only guide to your STR journey. 

You can always build in a small extra fee for a realtor if its an off market property.

So your saying select No Damage Protection and just submit an extra charge when it's warranted? 

If you have a savings account earning less than 7.5%, no need to have a savings account when you have extra funds available to you in your heloc.

Also get rid of the cat or you'll be charged an additional $xxx fee and an extra $xx/month.