I'd search for a quality PM focusing on STR's in your area, make sure they have good reviews and transparent pricing, and go with them.

Hi Greg, I spend a lot of time listening to STR podcasts and YouTubers and the consistent assessment is that quality design is pretty much a must. 

People are willing to pay the high interest rate because they expect to pay off the loan quickly.If you own the home outright, you would go to a traditional bank to cash out the equity.

If we rent our house out, the tenant would likely cover our entire mortgage, but our HOA costs are high (they were raised a lot recently).

This tool has helped us maximize our bookings and $/night we capture. 

I currently have QuickBooks, but I'm not sure if it is possible to incorporate maintenance requests/ticketing, late payment notices, and other landlord specific tools.

With home prices being so high and interest rates being at record highs, the “self-sufficient” rule cause problems for many buyers using FHA money.With Fannie Mae, there is no such rule.

They knew the 20% would default at higher rates that's why those interest rates on the 20's were high.

This will give you insight into their financial health and stability.Look for any red flags, such as high debt levels or irregular financial practices.Understand Their Underwriting Process:Inquire about their underwriting criteria and process.

The water in the Intracoastal in South Florida is much higher at high tide than it was when I was a kid, the summers ARE hotter and the winters are shorter.