That stated, there are property management organizations that strictly do cleaning and likely provide handyman type services as well for STRs.

Do homes need to be brought up to local building codes before being sold?

Regions or Zip Codes you are interested in looking? 

For example, i know in certain zip codes in huntington Beach, only a few realtors are best to reach out. 

Strictly investment, you could always include utilities and just add it into the monthly rent some tenants prefer everything bundled into one flat price.

This is rather simplified but hypothetically, you would defer the taxes if the code allowed for this.James Storey, CCIM

Here are some general tiers to liability protection, to get started with before you start an LLC. 1 - policies and procedures - an absolute must, make sure you know landlord tenant law in you state and strictly abide by all rules and regulations.

If you have a team on the ground in the area, you have one of them put a code box in a nondescript spot so it is not noticeable.

v=nASeOhTJElcHe recommends getting a list directly from the county based on Divorce, Code Violations, Bankruptcies, and tax Delinquencies.

Matt faircloth books helps too.Lastly, strong review an accounting textbook basic knowledge of personal financials, tax code, and financial statements (real estate) can go a long way!