Sometimes the long term capital gains are palatable and it may make sense for you to pay the tax rather than force a bad deal.

Coastal cities might give you long-term appreciation, while places like Lakeland or Ocala can deliver better cash flow right away.

It's likely a scam anytime they sound like AI or the grammar is weird or they use the word "kindly", if they ask for you to respond to them off-platform, if they say their employer will pay for it, if they ask if the dates they've specified are still open (when they can clearly see they are open on your calendar), if they ask for a video of your property (they probably want to set up a duplicate listing with your photos and video and scam others out of money), or if they want a long term booking and they have just joined the platform and have no reviews (could have been evicted from somewhere else, and hope a newbie will let them in with no background check, they'll end up not paying or credit card is bad).  

- Are there other lenders you’d recommend for refinancing rental properties that might have a smoother process or better terms?

Depending on what the potential jobs offer in terms of income, does this seem like a realistic strategy?

I do a bit of flipping, BRRRR, long term rentals, and wholesale.

I don't use padsplit (weekly rentals); I rent on long-term leases in B Class neighborhoods.

As the new property manager, you have the authority to enforce its terms.

In terms of the areas, you will be best served driving it.

A short-term rental with a stay of 7 days or less + Material participation =also non passive.