Utilities are OFTEN overlooked so reach out to power, telecom, gas (or go all electric), water, and sewer to make sure you understand what it would take to get separately metered services from the primary house.

Let me know if I can be of service.  

I would suggest a good PM to start if you don't have a solid background in hospitality or at least something in the service industry.Self-managing can save a ton of money if you know what you are doing. 

Quote from @Nadine Wallace: You can do simplisafe with/without Wi-Fi, but you will need cellular service.

It may be more worthwhile to find someone who has reasonable fees for their service as my two cents.I hope this helps in some way! 

That person is responsible for anyone one else that comes into contact with your property.I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

Not every STR has to be a 4 Seasons and even those I've waited on service before and it's not like someone was breathing down their neck waiting to revoke their hotel license when it happened. 

I've had some not happy when I have asked them to split it out.I've tried asking questions to the IRS customer service reps, and didn't have the best luck.While I cannot cite a specific official guidance on this issue, I consider debit cards exempt.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Quote from @Jeffrey Hill: There are a couple of challenges with financing the difference. 1) The current servicer has to approve it. 2) Finding a lender to do a 2nd mortgage at 100% CLTV is almost impossible.