And you now know this, but never, ever, neglect to have a firm contract and SOW in place again.

We have been hosting an investor meetup on the first Saturday each month for the past 3 years.

We run a STR co-hosting company, and I also call up LTR listings if the property has been on the market for a while.

Gratitude overflows for me, as this group got me launched 5 years ago into the world of hosting vs landlording.  

If I were you, I’d consider chatting with a property management firm active in that area...SlateHouse Group’s name comes up in local investor circles now and then...just to get a sense of what rents are really doing on the ground.

I've host monthly REI meetups via Biggerpockets and the local investor Facebook group that I run.

I'm actually interviewing PMs and CO Hosts this week, and Handyman for installation of all the furnishings set to show up at the property in January. 

Quote from @V.G Jason: I'd partner with a lawyer that can help put some contractual language on the downside of working with contractors and real estate agents.I'd also partner with a RE brokerage firm that clearly understands your goals. 

Consider Autohost or Hostfully both offer robust guest verification and deposit collection, tailored for professional hosts.

Within the next two weeks, we will engage construction firms for engineering services and project RFP's.