It seems like now the differentiator is offering a place larger, and nicer than a hotel - motel room.  

He was trying to offer me $2000 to remove my reviews.

As an investor and agent in the Florida gulf coast, I just like the feel of Destin and what it offers more than Gulf Shores for the STR market. 

If you're making cash offers command a better price and buy properties correctly.

For example, in FL you must have a land trust or you're paying a lot of money in for an LLC, but in Ohio land trusts don't offer asset protection and an LLC isn't taxed as heavily. 

In the meantime consider just storing your cash in a vehicle that offers a stable/consistent ROR.

Paul - all DIY installed without much hassle over the course of a few days, and I liked the integrated underlayment that the LifeProof LVP flooring offered. 

I think storing your money somewhere safe that offers a return like a CD would be my personal choice because the difference between that rate and the interest saved is small and the money is there to use whenever or for whatever I need it for.

Im super well versed in the insurance side of things but not the investment property process -- i would love to connect with anyone who needs help with insurance and can help me start out too :)  Do you offer commercial insurance for STR in PA?

You should charge the market rent in the area you are in based on what you are offering.