I would just say that recently in my experience diversifying out from STR into motels/boutique hospitality has been high risk and set some people off path - it can be a very lucrative and good move - however, if you are having a lot of Success with traditional STR - it seems like a lot of people are looking back and saying they wished they stuck with that and expanded with what was already working!

You need to look at each individual property, how old it is, what major repairs have been done and when, and what it will cost to do major repairs. 

You will find some good feedback based on experience from people who have done it before.

If you have experience with Kauai, i would love to get your feedback on specific zipcode/neighborhood to invest as well.

Companies will charge you more and give your tenants less based on my experience in this area.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!

Using the LLC asset only makes more sense to me, but I've heard it from tax attorneys for example that the appraised value is what's used each year, until The Person owns 100%, then it's game over.If anyone has direct knowledge or first hand experience or can point me to a specific reference document (IRS perhaps?)

hello BP - have to call on your vast, extensive experience.  

Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.

I have some experience investing in my local market but I am new to the US real estate market and am focusing on investments that offer a strong ROI.I am considering various types of properties and I am particularly interested in mid-low priced properties.