Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: Rob just updated everything...here is the site he tells everyone to visit for STR cost seg.STR Cost SegThanks I just got everything all back and they were having a software glitch or something but it's all handled now thank you  

What's the best way to handle this situation? 

I'm hoping to hear some creative ways people are handling this part of the process.

Would you rather spend a half an hour on a phone call, and under $200 to fix a small issue now, or the other end you people being slum lords and not handling YOUR responsibilities in owning, renting properties????

Do you recommend using a general contractor, or would it be more cost-effective to handle it myself with subcontractors?

When they have a sale they can't handle, they refer that seller to you for a fee.

I handle St Augustine/Ponte Vedra/Palm Coast but can certainly help with Jacksonville and based on your goals there may be other opportunities to explore.To cover off insurance from previous comments, the market has changed and it is competitive with new carriers entering the market. 

As somebody new to REI, what is the best way to handle rent lost when buying a fixer upper during the work?  

BrendanWe typically use a third party servicer as its around $35/mo per loan and they also handle the escrow and end of year tax forms.

We have recently partnered with Outsite.co, one of the largest coworking/coliving communities in the world to handle booking and management.The property itself has appreciated and we are watching the market to determine the best time to hold a capital event.