These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Kind regards,MattOne additional side note, I did create an LLC which I am running the STR beach house out of.  

If you have good amount of equity in the property, you may be better off selling and redeploying into a few additional properties.

You never know that you might need those funds to fix/repair the house once you acquire it.

In addition as you talk to contractors/tradesman they will often steer you to a solution that may not be best for you.

💸This can be a great opportunity for homeowners to host meetings, events, or short-term rentals without the burden of additional taxes.

You're a great addition to the real estate community.

The IRS, in a now discontinued Publication 535, used to say:If you are an individual and your attempt to go into business is not successful, the expenses you had in trying to establish yourself in business fall into two categories.The costs you had before making a decision to acquire or begin a specific business.

In addition, 5% to 8% each for maintenance and cap ex would be way too low in virtually every market but possibly not in high rent San Francisco.  

After looking at the difference, it would be over 400-$500 additional in principal and interest a month.