I personally like the exit plan options and alternate job creating industries of college/mid sized towns as long as the regulatory environment is favorable. 

Coordinating multiple crews on same job site and dealing with their conflict and backbiting.

They believed we were operating a STR.

Today We’re Talkin:- The Weekly 3 - News and Data to Keep you Informed- New Inflation Numbers, UP- The President’s New Housing Proposals are Problematic- The Bottom LineThe Weekly 3: News and Data to Keep You Informed- December Jobs report was revised 35% lower: 229,000 jobs added NOT 353,000.

Yes you can claim them, but ensure they are integral to the operation of the rental.

Worth some research. https://www.nisivoccia.com/captive-insurance-strategies-can-pay-off-for-real-estate-operators/#:~:text=The%20captive%20insurer%20can%20cover,or%20subject%20to%20high%20deductibles.

Many owners look at their day jobs to figure out how much their time is worth and then decide to hire someone that charges less and has more experience. 

Hey - I used to work for a RE Investor/Owner/Operator shop.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with zero or negative relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

Some cities require the STR permit number in the title or very top of the OTA listing so city permit  technicians can scan and keep track otherwise the owner will be contacted and fined for forgetting or shut down if operating illegally.Some cities have a 24/7 STR hotline dedicated to receiving any complaints (from neighbors, HOA) for a code compliance officer to act onSome cities issue expensive fines for those operating without the STR permit