If anyone has a good knowledge on wood stain and can provide your input that would help.  

One year also helps you maintain a schedule for inspections, rent increases, preventative maintenance, etc.If your lease doesn't have an early termination penalty, then the only thing you can do is start marketing and find a replacement tenant.

For example in my area there are specific municipalities that have passed ordinances that prevent you from denying an applicant because they have a housing voucher (section 8).

I got a quote from our insurance agent and Foremost Insurance will allow the policy owner to be the policy owner but the rates are double what we are currently paying.The question is this - to prevent the "piercing of the veil" of the LLC, does the insurance also have to be out of my personal name and in the LLC's?

If you want to get around this simply require ALL credit reports be given to you for the purpose of supervision of your agent to prevent discrimination against protected classes under the Fair Housing Act.I would not pay any lawyer a dime if they could not prove this appropriate business purpose.Does the person that wrote the following sentence practice out of form book?"

Early in my investing career, I made the mistake of investing through one of these people and I came to realize they have no real role in the operating GP and are a just useless layer preventing the LPs from getting answers from the GP when a deal is underperforming or losing money. 

Not sure if the wood would need a stain after the 100 grit though. 

The market rate for a full-service STR co-hosting company is 25% gross after cleaning fees.On average the following would be included... 24/7 guest communication, vender oversight, weekly updates on the OTA listings, make sure maintenance and deep cleanings get done...but owner pays the expense, stain removal on linens, marketing the property, keep supplies stocked...again owner pays the expense, keep property guidebooks updated (digital copy and hard copy), security (locks, cameras etc.) oversight, bi-weekly pricing software management, walk the property regularly, provide monthly reports, and obviously any guest problems that arise time to time.

This can help prevent potential legal complications.Professional Advice: It's always wise to consult with a real estate lawyer, tax advisor, or accountant specializing in real estate.

If the numbers make sense and won't prevent you from buying your own home in a few years, then go for it.