I talk about this on the BP podcast I did and frequently on BP. 

No tricks to this.

b) That all my records are available online, and emailed to me monthly.c) Frequent inspections.d) A preformatted Schedule-E helper report which gives me everything that my CPA needs to file my taxes. 

Occam's razor would say the neighborhood power outage was to blame, but I guess they thought we installed TVs, a refrigerator, stove, microwave, outlets and lights everywhere to trick potential guests into thinking we had electricity. 

4) Any tips or tricks you can pass along with this method? 

I looked at GPS tracking, but they need batteries changed frequently, and a monthly fee to be paid like a cell phone bill, any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

I spoke to my insurance guy and in its infancy with not starting an LLC to expedite things being in the background he said an umbrella policy would do the trick from his viewpoint.

Syndications and passive investing are frequent topics of discussion in the forums.

These rules made it very challenging–-and frequently impossible–-for investors and others to operate non-owner occupied STR properties legally in Austin.

I normally tell my investor/house-hacking clients here in Colorado Springs and Denver to buy as soon and as frequently as they can.