I am going to go a bit off topic here...I have been thinking about purchasing a rowing machine for a while now and this thread, and thinking about how much my physical activity has gone down in the last year (since I left the Air Force), is making me think about it even more.

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

Change the air filters, make sure sprinklers are set and watering, landscaping done, check on cracks and leaks, visually inspect roof, also checking for pets, and how many people living there. 

There is a lot of confusion around this law so on this podcast Jerry interviews Gary Pickren, a SC lawyer and member of the SC real estate commission to clear the air.

I'm particularly passionate about  Passive IncomeOutside of real estate, I enjoy family, working out, running 2 real estate investors group in Orlando, and creating relationships, and lastly healthy water and clean air purification for homes, schools, for all real estate actually as there is pollution and sickness because of caamination ... our water and the air we. breathe.I'm excited to learn and connect with you all!

Location is improving several years ago hurricane Michael decimated the place and is in rebuilding mode . 15 minutes from Tyndall Air Force base and I’m keen on the 5 billion dollars that are being pumped into the base along with thousands of new people moving to the base .

Although humbly speaking we are well suited for this since I grew up in the land business right over there in Clear Lake ( lake county) I also did the last phase of Lake Wildwood and the project just to the East of Beale Air force base on the Hamaton Smartville road.. etc etc.. most lenders simply dont have my back ground so we help the land flipper in due diligence as well as with funding.

However if you want to optimize the STRs, I'm a broker, and our team lead Rory Cummins and his partner created an "Air BnB Wealth Academy," that covers everything from acquisition to staging and photos.Good luck!  

Also a table fan is more provides a personal cone of air with limited range.

Consider using your VA loan benefit to purchase a 2-4 unit.I’m active duty Air Force and purchased three homes with my VA loan benefit.I wish you all the best.