Key is to make sure you are not cash poor.What I am seeing right now in some sub2 FB groups and a few posts here on BP is people who got close to 100% financing on properties, have a tenant in them but need a major repair and have no funds for that repair. 

Companies and people/investor change overtime so it's not a bad idea to see if they're still the best fit for how you would like to see the properties managed.

You're investing there, paying taxes, making friends, bringing your friends and hoping to create a safe space for others to visit where the people on the other end of the line live full time. 

So often you see a bland 'beach/ocean' themed STRs...I get it, people are booking your condo to go to the beach and relax, but you can have a fun, stand out theme that still revolves around the ocean, relaxation, etc.

I have done a good amount of research on section 8, and was wondering if people would recommend that.

These are not people that criminals want to mess with.The US Postal Inspection Service has brought down mafia families and terrorist plots.

To be fair, judging by the “ask about the guru” posts on here, many people might not realize this.

Not very many people are as diligent on the hunt or as resourceful as I am.

There are quite a few people doing Sub-To and owner financing opportunities. 

Long story short, after two more calls and discussion with a resolution specialist we were told that our issue is the result of refunding a portion of the booking to people before getting a payout.