@Jay Hinrichs exactly the risk is even more than traditional development and the profit is actually less with more operational headaches.

But the "art" really only comes with time in market and a deep understanding of both the market and the operations of assets.

So, WHY screw with a successful system that your able to operate without undue stress? 

If all prospects and leads come from yourself, then you are operating your own business.

Does anyone have any advice on effectively setting up temporary battery-operated cameras on a long-term rental property to deter break-ins and squatters while rent-ready repairs are being made before a tenant moves in?

To comply they’re using plastic utensils and paper dishes.

And many hotels don't have 24 hour desks or 24 hour service.I don't get why all these newer regulations expect STRs to operate to standards that aren't even required of hotels with full-time staffs. 

Div. 1996)".Increases must comply with rent control. 

Is it Leasing, Property Management, Vendor Management, Operations, Finance, Accounting... 

I've gotten good results from Ninja Skip Tracing and Skip Matrix for my cold calling operation.