@Nick Rivers If you've already taken courses and webinars, then the only thing that will help you become more proficient is by actually underwriting deals on a regular basis. 

The participation must be regular, continuous, and substantial as defined by the IRS.

By all means give them a note on how to use all of the appliances (eg clean out the lint trap on the drier after each load, do not use dish soap in a dishwasher, change the furnace filter regularly, etc).

Here is the podcast episode that I am referring to when asking this question. 

You are tagging and categorizing the CapEx items correctly or are they going to "regular" operational expense?

Do you check Landlord references?

And while yes, no one has the same pricing (combination of factors), I also continue to check on a regular basis our rankings and how we "present" on total costs per stay vs. our competitors.My gut says there is price creep and we might have a ways to go before the market really corrects.

Your best/safest bet would be a regular lease combined with an option to purchase.

I am seeing a crackdown on STRs not so much as a result of any hotel lobby, but as a result of regular citizens complaining to their elected officials that they don't like living next to a hotel.Can't really blame them.

Share what you are looking for and the deals you are working on with your network in person and on social media regularly.2.