First, and i don't know why nobody else is catching this, you MUST go directly to your broker, sit down and discuss all this with them. 

I am familiar with the Akron market since I live directly next to it.

if they are pressuring you like this.PLEASE watch the American Greed Episode on Remmington Financial  .not saying these guys wont or don't fund of course.. but when I do my deals with my banks its common that I pay for the phase one and the appraiser directly..  

This allows you to report the rental income and expenses directly on Schedule E of your joint tax return, simplifying your tax filing process.

I care about the rates as it directly affects the bottom line.

I use the data to target specific area and then send out direct mail those area.

Hey @Thanh Lu, we don't do much direct bookings but we do have a $500 security deposit.

You must report rental income on Schedule E and can deduct rental expenses like repairs, maintenance, property taxes, mortgage interest (allocated between personal and rental use), and depreciation for the rented portion.

However, we just started STR property management and it would be very helpful/look more professional to have the ability to esign contracts, autogenerate payout statements, direct deposit payouts, ect.  

One of its standout features is the ability to directly link your Airbnb account, as well as the bank accounts you use to receive rental income and pay expenses.Another feature I really appreciate is Baselane’s built-in banking option.