They talked a good story, but their investor support was very lacking.

Stessa support has so far been unhelpful.

You could start with your agent or a local agent who supports investors and could have contacts to refer to you.Lastly, you could consider negotiating with a local PM to take on a hybrid approach to management.  

With a budget of $300K-$400K, you could potentially find single-family homes or small multi-units in those areas.I'd recommend researching rental demand near universities like Duke or NC State or even checking out neighborhoods with strong job growth near tech hubs.

Your question has been debated between BP tax experts both privately and publicly, for example here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/819991-expens...And we ended up where we started: no consensus and no clarity.There have also been court decisions that support my interpretation, even though I personally find these court decisions debatable.

Start small, be patient, and stay connected with local meetups and online investor communities for support. 

As I mentioned before, one of my main reasons for switching was to get connected with Marriott Homes and Villas, so that really narrowed my options down to PMSs that support that integration.

Additionally, most servicers will provide the tax documents needed at end of year (1099-INT, 1098-INT) and can also issue notices of NSF, late payments and support delinquency /default.

We do a lot of mid term rentals from universities near by, and traveling professionals.

So the numbers seem to support either.Just looking for some feedback as I continue to brainstorm a path to success.