I could get 2 used for the same price as a dining table and chairs [which I don't see being used].

Try incorporating a game room or movie room and when you theme it don't just buy a Mickey comforter and frame and call it a day, really try to make each room unique (Star Wars room, Avengers room, Princess, Harry Potter etc) and go above and beyond.

These prices are for a bedroom, bathroom, office, and coffee bar.Area/FurnishingsAnticipated CostsActual CostsExteriorMetal Door$350Keypad$140Master BedroomKing Bed$200Mattress$300Sheets$40Spare Sheets$40Pillows$60Pillow Cases$40Spare Pillow Cases$40Dresser$200End Tables$100Sound Machine$25Blackout Curtains$30Lounge Chair$180Smart TV$400Pack n Play$80BathroomBathroom Shelving$50Soap/Shampoo Dispenser$30Spare BedroomDesk$80Couch$175Chair$50Smart TV$400Common AreaTable$140Hotplate$30Keurig$100Mug set$30Total Cost$3,310

I just want to incorporate be it trust or LLC so that my assets are protected.

I incorporated an LLC in Arkansas, and just finished opening an account remotely with Mercury Bank. 

The other thing I've heard is that the cleaning fee can be incorporated into CapEx, Repairs/Maintenance, Booking Fees (I typically run these all at 3%).

He lives downtown mortgage free, incorporating long term tenants, traveling nurses on month to month, and the occasional friend/family connection for a STR.

The house has a pool and what look like a shed used as a "cabana" (window AC unit), 2 dozen chairs, 6 or so umbrellas, and 3 porta-potties.

I'm nervous to do a big renovation but will need to incorporate creative financing in order to scale.Do you ever find sellers open to seller financing / sub2?

Covers the existing structure and the renovations as they are incorporated.