@Katherine Lewis I haven't been on here in months, just seeing this now...Feel free to reach out about Lake Geneva STR market jason at elite lake rentals dot com.

One of the more creative ideas I have come across that I am going to be implementing is splitting cost of advertising/lead generation with realtor partners. 

Feel free to PM if you need help finding one. 

hi folks,I would like to better understand the cost associated with running STR in Oahu.

Both of these allow you to stay in control and use your own contractors, while eliminating the time and hassle.Property management software:  There are many free or low-cost PM software companies that have a maintenance section.

Typically, creative financing is geared toward lowering the capital injection needed to acquire the property which comes at higher risk to the lending entity (thus higher cost) of rate. 

Brand Turner, David Greene, J Scott, they all say don't pay for that stuff if they give it to you free from the comfort of your own laptop. 

Any questions feel free to reach out.

Management fees, lease up costs, turnover costs vacancy rates, repairs, licenses,  non paying tenants etc. are all examples of these. 

Feel free to reach out if you want specifics, but if not best of luck in your journey!