I’d recommend interviewing a handful of companies, asking for referrals, and making sure the team you choose has a multi-layer review process—so it's not just one person handling your books, but a team with oversight and checks & balances.And totally agree with @Markus Shobe: you get what you pay for!

For a newbie investor, if you’re comfortable with the process and ready to manage the administrative side, Section 8 can be a solid option.

I'd really appreciate any insights or resources from those of you who have been through this process.

My husband actually did this when he became a realtor and the process was very simple.  

Purchase price: $150,000 In the process of buying 1.21 acres in Isabela, Puerto Rico.

I found the son on Facebook and sent a quick intro giving my condolences, expressed my interest in purchasing the property, and provided my phone # in case he decides to follow up.I'm in the process of preapproval with a couple lenders, and have reached out to a couple realtors in my area to see which may be a good fit.

Any guidance you can provide as we navigate this process would be incredibly valuable.Looking forward to connecting further!

Where do I begin to learn about the cost associated with the 3 - 6 months of expenses and the inspection process? 

It is crazy how similar my process has gone.

Over half of my clients are remote Buyers, so I've gone through the STR transition process with lots of investors over the past few years.