There are dozens of options out there for investors depending on your price point and scale (Podio is a popular option among investors as of 2019).If you are a small scale investor check out Liondesk for a CRM, dialer, followup system.

I have spent dozens of hours on the phone, sent 6 certified letters explaining how they in direct violation of the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) about verifying accounts, etc, etc...

You assessed the 2015-2016 Charleston market quite well.  

GONE and long gone are the HML who loan based on equity etc.but the reason you want to establish a relationship with them and probably bring in a equity partner to start.. is once you have half dozen successful deals behind you .. then its possible to get higher leverage from them and more favorable termsThere are HML in our Portland market that will do 100%  they charge for it 3 and 12.. but its 100% but you have to be with them for a few years and show very good track record.

Secondly he can assess the likelihood of your having poor structure to start with versus overloading by tenants.

@Julie McCoy When I just had 3 or 4 STRs, there were half a dozen other people in this town doing the same thing as me. 

Chances are that based on repairs, increased HOA and special assessments it will end up nrgative anyway.

Ask about a specific concern you have and assess whether the GC’s response reassured you or caused further anxiety.11.

As recommended, get a CPA to assess your situation for tax structure and  planning for maximum tax savings.

Do you want to buy 1 or dozens?