Because you are self servicing your loans most are not legally compliant with consumer protection laws and CFPB requirements such as sending statements on a monthly basis that have all the language the CFPB requires as well as each state may have additional requirements for sending out just a simple statement.

VanGundy never purchased or rehabbed these mobile homes and I question if the agents or account managers ever did their due diligence and any simple investigation -- like, "Could I see where you renovate these units?"

Anyway, as far as camera systems, I would think a simple Blink system and wifi would work for what you want to do, with something like the Schlage encode for a locking system.

Again simple google search will expose this. 

The additional income from STR could justify the renovation costs, but it requires active management and market awareness.LTR or Break-Even Strategy: Renting long-term might simplify things, but if it only breaks even, you’re right to consider if appreciation is enough motivation to hold.DIY Basement: DIYing the basement could increase STR appeal without the full $50K outlay, especially if extra space attracts more bookings.

You can use financing too but if you want to keep it simple paying cash is fine. 

If you'd rather be working with your hands, then you sound like someone who is a prime candidate for a DIY rental rehab, for example.

This is not a DIY kinda thing. 

@DeAnna McKillop-LopezKeep it simple to start, unless you have more than $10M there is no need to do anything but by the property in your name and get insurance if the property is a single family rental.You can do all these other methods but they just cost you money every step along the way.

Setting the DAF to be the beneficiary of liquid assets is simple.