Not sure if Hawaii did the same thing in the lahina fire I know when I was there right after the fire ( Honolulu) I read in the local paper how the locals were getting offers and were offended..

As everyone said, 20% is fair for a manager to take care of a STR.

Unsure about STR regulations in Charleston but I would advise you to search "arbitrage" on this forum and read up on the hundreds of pros and cons responses here before diving in to any market using the arbitrage model.

My inspector emails me the report and then I dive in and do the heavy reading.

Based on my reading and understanding I'd like to form my LLC in Wyoming. 

You'll want to read Maryland new requirements for landlords.https://dhcd.maryland.gov/TurningTheKey/Documents/HB693-Land...

For residential multifamily properties (1 - 4 units), can you use a home warranty to take care of the repair costs associated with rentals?

However, the biggest con is that you are sacrificing a bit of your privacy by living right by your tenants and it is usually a lot more stressful since everything is your responsibility - managing tenant issues, handyman repairs, taking care of the lawn, etc.I would strongly recommend house hacking especially in the Columbus Ohio market!

If so, no need for the red carpet or engagement photos, just focus on what they really care about: a great property, immaculately clean, and a seamless guest experience.It feels like you’re trying to cater to anyone and everyone, which can dilute your overall appeal.As for the garage games, many guests might actually prefer parking in the garage.

We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the Cape Coral/fort Meyers area, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesWe recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.