I've got an STR property under contract in the Shenandoah National Park area.

For large repairs or renovations, I also take NUMEROUS progress photos at least weekly, if not daily, depending on the project.

Welcome to BP Nation Michael.

His business is national in scope so he can provide information for lots of geographic areas. 

There are numerous other apps out there that'll do the same.

In my case, Israel, it's like buying in a first world nation, with secure laws and regulations.

I have actually been told by numerous people that it can be a very lucrative business.

In MS I lost a few properties as a lender in possession and was able to get the courts to overturn the sale using the same arguments you post above.And there is one case in San Francisco in the 80's I recall it made regional if not national news.

Hello BP nation,Does anyone know the best PM company rates to negotiate for?

I notice a search site for National REIA http://www.nationalreia.com/clubportal/795files/directory.cfm?