It seems prices are relatively high in the area and that leads me to wonder if I should keep looking for a good deal locally or if it would be a better idea to invest out of state.

In my area, an inspection contingency means as long as you have a licensed inspector actually inspect the property, you can then terminate just by sending a release/termination, even if nothing major found.

Just because his past work looks good means nothing.

My husband would keep his primary residence in Nevada.

I'll keep it general.1.

HOA is about $400 a month and I need to cover 2 years property taxes and back HOA to keep foreclosure at bay while holding or until a sale.

They seem to be quite negative with not much intended value add.The questions that I asked were thoughtful and were more about the composition of service offerings from folks who offer those services to property owners than just about the percentage charged for management.The title of the thread is co-hosting and management of STR’s.I would have expected to get more feedback about the questions that I asked from people that property manage or co-host.There are many people who have experienced down years due to poor management (listings, channels, revenue management) which means there is plenty of room for improvement and an opportunity to earn more for these clients even with the management fee ranges mentioned.

Don't be afraid to take calculated risks and learn from your experiences, even if it means not making huge profits right away.

But keep in mind that an investment property can hit your Debt to Income (DTI) which may make it harder to buy that primary home once you're ready. 

I mean you as a Lawyer would you let a seller your representing tie up property on a wish and  a  prayer.. ?