I'd like to know what I'm getting for my money.First, I tend to look for listings on a computer and focus on the map, not the search results alongside the map.

I'd recommend to first look at where you'd like to invest it to see if it's feasible or if you need to adjust your buying criteria.If you're not in the market for something new then I'd look into adding an ADU on the lot and upgrading the windows on the main unit to triple pane glass so that the noise doesn't bother your future tenants.

Will depend on several factors like the type of property, type of tenants, your risk tolerance, other assets you own, your estate planning, laws where the property is located, etc.

Once you have a few successful deals under your belt, you can explore leveraging options like hard money to scale your portfolio more aggressively.Good luck with your investment journey!

How would I do that - send them a formal invoice or request, or can it be less formal like a simple email? 

What strategies do you suggest for someone like me who doesn't want to do real estate as my job but who wants to own properties.

The trust would likely go into effect after your death and then would require filing of its own tax return and things of that nature.

I agree with Nathan above that is likely does not need to be done, but as a guest I am usually asking and/or paying extra to have it clean when I arrive.

As many STRs in the area, I have been dealing with cancellations and loss of revenue and will likely to do so for the forceable future.

Mainly the goal is for them to keep that policy for a year and then get the sprinklers in places.”They seem to know what you need and can help… if you would like me to make the introduction please let me know!