Next I would focus on getting a more powerful lease that will protect you, the standard NJ realtors lease is very weak.

I usually sort of "hack" the rental calc to make my STR analysis work out for a yearly average.The big thing I'm having trouble finding help with is something more geared toward development. 

When we had our granite countertop installed the installers put sticky plastic down to “protect” the floors, and when it was removed it ripped the clear coat clean off in the areas my daughter had been playing with the air pockets.

The number above on the rehab might be reasonable but maybe not so if you are close on numbers then don't forget you are protected in your "option period" with a standard Texas REC contract.  

They also do a  great job of onboarding newbies and teaching you the basics of str property management software which I appreciated.It's geared towards folks with multiple properties, and is definitely overkill for a single property. 

Dissolve the LLC since LLC's do not provide you with protection.

Lenders often have no control over appraisal, which is intentional to protect the bank or to meet underwriting requirements.

Every month I stash a little more away to protect my self, the asset, and the tenants living there should something break.

We have a piece about LLC 101 - https://www.simplifyllc.com/ll...In general, as Dave said, the asset protection is definitely something to consider.

No handle, just your name unless your in witness protection program.