And what kind of protection are you referring to?

I want to be sure I’m understand what your point of reference is.

If you are out of state, who connected you to the contractor and what references did they have?

I am definatley going to keep these posts for future reference.

If needed for reference, the questions I have for the CPA are posted at:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1221080-1031-...

By "business account," I’m referring to setting up an LLC as well as a business bank account.My goal is to expand my real estate portfolio by acquiring approximately two properties per year.

This post is intended to be a response to your list as well as a reference for myself in the future!!

If you need a referral to an excellent agent who works exclusively with STRs in that specific market, I can refer ours  I'm an agent, but yes I am in contact w/ one out there familiar w/ STRs. thanks for asking. 

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Any time I hear someone refer to "cold calling", I cringe as I put myself in the position of the person receiving the call or email and know that I will almost never buy/agree to anything from someone cold calling me.What I like to do when I'm in these situations, is try what I refer to as "warm calling".