Please correct me if I'm wrong.You can require them to have insurance, but you cannot require them to purchase from a specific policy provider.

As a builder/investor myself some of your estimates seemed a little off to me, but those can be very market specific so its hard to say. 

But on this specific guy, I jumped on a call to explore the program and it was a high pressure sales call, it did not feel organic, not trustworthy and certainly did not feel the right fit.Why would someone spend 10k on a so niched-down space of real estate when they can get someone for the same amount to teach him/her everything?  

If you are doing it just to buy something my answer would be no, but if there is a specific deal that you underwrote that looks like a great deal then yes.Henry asked and brought up great points as well. 

Talking of multifamily specifically, how is it that we are getting better cap rates if the prices have not really reset lower.

The difference between the cost for a specific repair / renovation if you have a crew or need to find someone on a first time basis can be significant. 

@Jefferey EutsayIs there a specific aspect of this deal that you are hoping to get advice on?

Have some real estate under my belt but looking into Short term rentals opposed to long term rentals.Wondering if there is a stand out book to read to gain understanding for Australian Short Term rental market/AIRBNB.Also if there is a specific group for Australians and short term rentals for Australian market/Australian tax system etc, do point me to that.Rod

Windows are expensive to replace.4) Glue Residues - Lease is very specific for no double-side tape or adhesive (ie 3M pull tabs ok, but not double sided tape.)

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?