Pick the property with the lowest balance or highest interest rate and dump all extra cash into that payment every month till it's gone. 

That certificate is done by a surveyor and details the actual elevation of the property in relation to the flood zone. 

“While we support new entrants to the sharing economy and the competition it brings, we must be aware and very cautious of the negative impacts and repercussions,” said David Drennon of the Phoenix-based Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association, which lobbies on behalf of trade groups including the Southern Arizona Lodging & Resort Association.Drennon said his organization has no quarrel with a homeowner who occasionally rents out a guest house or spare room for extra cash.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

Best to call your agent first and give them the details. 

It's easy to get too caught up in the details and what I realized is that you have to take action.

Raise plenty of capital up front and have reserves for any of your current properties.Do Not Over LeverageSome experienced investors are purchasing at 65-70% LTV (Loan-to-Value) instead of the normal 75-80% to give them the extra cushion.

The problem is that the process takes extra steps and tax claim bureaus typically don't --- or won't care to --- take the correct steps to discharge it.

But just a random stab in the dark they want you to overpay IMO 500 extra for the headache of a STR isn’t worth it, plus you’d have to furnish it and pay for all the utilities.