The least risk would be to use the extra 100k a year to buy bonds and then sell the bonds to pay the mortgage each month.

Maybe to have extra cash for repairs. 

Clients deserve to know the truth upfront, even if it’s not what they want to hear, because that honesty saves them time and builds confidence in the process.

With all of that said, my main goal is to have long term appreciation and if there is a little extra cashflow at the end of the month, great. 

Binghamton is an extra hour you don’t need to drive. 

Quote from @Marc Shin: Should i be providing disposable toothbrushes and extra toothpaste to guests? 

Without proper boots on the ground, your property will never get the proper love & respect it truly deserves (I get it.

Every unit will find a tenant you do not need to intice them with extras that do not put more money in your pocket.

Likely it is just a quit claim deed to your new name, however, also note that some states (ie MI - requires another form to be filled out and it changes our taxes - or can change them....).Get the help you need to make sure it is done right without costing you extra down the road.  

I've allowed pets in my STR for five years and haven't had any problems except some extra cleaning a couple times, which was paid for by the guest.