We plan to use the home currently for about maybe 2 months out the year and would like to rent it out the remainder of the year on Short term rental.

What is your plan? 

I have some thoughts to your question:1) Maintenance service plans (requires agreement with preferred vendor, or if you have maintenance staff, through your company)2) Landlord liability insurance through third-party insurance providers (note: this is in addition to a Dwelling Policy, which the owner should already have)3) Lawn maintenance service programs (requires agreement with a vendor for agreed-upon pricing, or if you have lawn staff to provide this service, through your company)4) Fee in lieu of security deposit (requires agreement with insurance company that provides this service)5) Increased inspection options (e.g.

My plan at the moment is to look for single family residences in or near my home city (Mobile, AL) in the price range of 50k - 75k to BRRRR.

Right now for most investors in my area I am advising to plan on spending 30-40% for down payment if you need break even or cash flow. 

For example Im currently in the market for a financing partner and Im only planning on giving out 25% for allowing them to be involved.

Quote from @Austin Prewett: The land comes with the house, so you're looking at the value of the entire property.The only reason to consider the land separately is if you plan to tear down and build on the land, but even then you are considering what the final value will be with a home built on it.

These are some of the ways the clients could be affected by property managers who are not prepared: Extended VacanciesInadequate marketing strategies and tenant screening processes can result in prolonged vacancy periods, translating into substantial lost rental income.High tenant turnover due to poor resident relations further exacerbates vacancy losses.Inadequate Maintenance and RepairsNeglecting preventive maintenance and delaying necessary repairs can lead to accelerated property deterioration and higher long-term repair costs.This can also negatively impact tenant satisfaction, contributing to higher turnover rates.Legal and Compliance IssuesLack of knowledge or disregard for landlord-tenant laws and regulations can expose investors to costly legal disputes and penalties.Failure to properly handle security deposits, evictions, or fair housing practices can result in significant financial liabilities.Ineffective Financial ManagementInaccurate budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting can lead to uninformed decision-making and missed opportunities for cost savings.Failure to optimize tax strategies and leverage available deductions can further reduce net returns.Diminished Property ValueInadequate maintenance, high vacancy rates, and poor tenant screening can negatively impact a property’s perceived value and appreciation potential.This can significantly affect the long-term return on investment when it comes time to sell the asset.While a 10% management fee may seem reasonable for a well-performing property manager, the cumulative impact of mismanagement can quickly escalate the effective cost to investors, potentially outweighing any perceived savings on the management fee itself.

Noteworthy, every CPA that markets their STR loophole courses, and they are here on BP and on FB and have been mentioned here, they all act as if they have the secret to saving hosts thousands of dollars.

We are nearing 50 years old and have kids that'll be going to college in 5-10 years, so it's hard to commit to a 30 year plan that locks up funds without having someone to help crunch the numbers for us.