The lawyer looses all reputation.  

Find a reputable mastermind group, go to meet ups and connect with experienced operators.

There is a good reason a reputable lender will and rightfully has the ability to charge 2-2.50% 3.

There are many factors to consider, I drop some here: 1) being new, need to build your reputation and have no repeating customers2) Miami has had an overflow of STRs buildings and "illegal" inventory: investors who bought new condos allowing STR with loans to pay, tend to lower the price to get bookings.

Not paying the IRS comes with serious consequences.

It is good practice in assessing STR potential and performance by combining personal research and rental experiences (rates and dates) with at least one local reputable Property Management company rental revenue estimate. 

Reputation Most lenders that I work with have excellent and honest reviews on Google.

If this is seen as advertising or not allowed, sorry in advance, but I haven't seen a real life 0% down payment in quite a while, and Navy Federal is reputable, so thought those of you starting out would benefit from knowing there is actually one out there.

That can look like having a "complete" property manager or just calling reputable companies for all issues that come up.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.There are over 20 real estate accountants on this site.