With STR managers, check their local know-how, guest reviews, and fees—hidden costs like cleaning add up.I’m Anja—we co-host for STR/MTR owners in North Atlanta (North Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Paulding).

I've previoulsy focused on flipping houses and residential sales but now that I'm in Florida full time I'm strongly considering starting my own property management company for residential leases.

Check with a local title company and ask if they'll insure title and if so what would the requirements be. 

Smart tech like Schlage Encode locks and a smart thermostat will help you manage access and climate from afar, saving you time and stress.As an STR/MTR host & co-host in Metro Atlanta, I also suggest exploring mid-term rentals (MTRs) through corporate housing partnerships.

As an STR/MTR host and co-host in the Atlanta Metro Area, I’d echo Collin’s zoning tip—mixed-use areas like Ohio City or Tremont, as Arman suggested, are prime for STRs due to tourist draw and flexibility.

Shouldn’t the title company have caught this earlier?

During the entirety of 2021, I hosted monthly meetups in Fairview Heights, IL (just outsde of Belleville) that brought in real estate investors from the metro east.

Also consider Druid Hills (walkable to Emory) and Kirkwood (bike-friendly, MARTA)—both promise steady cash flow and access.I’m Anja, a Metro Atlanta STR/MTR host & co-host (North Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Paulding), familiar with Decatur’s trends.

I’m an STR/MTR host & co-host in Metro Atlanta.

There's what would be best practice for you as a host and there's what's practical in the current STR world.