Also keeps everything organized being able to have leases in there linked with the tenant and the property.

Therefore, link up with local investors, understand local market dynamics, and keep informed about investment plans, sources of finances, and how best to manage your property.

Also, I can't seem to tag J on this post so if someone else could that would be appreciated.

Cameras are a bad idea, and ignoring the breach of privacy issue, it will likely lead to you micromanaging the tenant. 

5.How do you handle maintenance issues and respond to emergencies in your homes? 

However, there might be some value in just passively investing in someone else's deal with a friendly sponsor and then asking to "tag along" for the experience.

I currently use Livable for submetered water/sewer/trash billing, but I would like to switch services due to constant billing issues.

Finding maintenance issues prior to them becoming a larger problem (water leaks, pipes, roof etc.).

I have a property manager actually do the showings, but any issues like plumber , electrical is a phone call away.The only challenge is it's a commercial loan, which requires more down, higher rates and shorter terms. 

If I put the property in my personal name then its a non issue, but I can not find anyone to do specficly STR in a company name.Any help would be apprciated.ThanksMike