Problem solving and finance are two key areas.

I suppose something more turn-key could be a good option, but haven't come across many viable options there yet.Anyways, we still have a lot more to learn and still need to familiarize ourselves with the area/market, but just wanted to pop in to say hi! 

Spend a little more money than you might have been planning to, buy in a better area (i.e. not a “turn key” 100k house off the mls), and self manage.

The key for any tenant, S8 or not, is screening, imo. 

I'm currently looking to either buy a turn key multi-family or BRRRR a multi.

The key thing to remember about STR in Cashiers is that our "season" is really only about 12-16 weeks.

@Chris Mahoo Even without qualifying for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), long-term rentals offer key benefits like depreciation deductions over 27.5 years, deductible expenses (e.g., mortgage interest, repairs), and up to $25,000 in passive loss deductions if your MAGI is under $150K.

We are still using some towels after 7 years of use as well as all the sheets since we started.The key to those is washing them right.

Months' supply, a key market balance indicator, is expected to improve from a 3.7 month average in 2024 to 4.1 months in 2025.

I have even had to remove the skeletal remains of disconnected K&T that was totally cut and not in use due to my insurance company wanting all existing components whether functional or disconnected to be removed.