Hi guys, It's my first STR, located in Beaufort, SC and they require a Rental Agreement for the guests.  

Do your research, figure out a strategy that feel comfortable for you, find an agent that specializes in that, see some homes, run some numbers ... and then buy. 

Attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network and feel free to reach out and connect with everyone in the community and find a mentor doing what you want to do. 

Lots of risk of fire plus smokey air if there is a fire can cause some annoyance to guests.

While my current job, which I was promoted to six months ago, pays well, I still feel like I'm not achieving financial freedom or enough time for myself.  

Hello BP community I have been trying to save some money up from working 2 jobs the last couple years and I finally feel like I am in a secure enough spot to try to get into either wholesaling or flipping.

Given that the property is located in a C/C+ neighborhood with a tenant pool that may not be the best, and with many neighbors owning pets, I'm debating whether to replace the carpet with LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) flooring from the outset.I have a cat, and while he's generally well-behaved, there's a chance he might pee on the carpet if he feels threatened by other animals (read: if the other animal is inside the same living space as him).

I have had one, and now that I have been taking care of many aspects I feel more comfortable taking care of this myself.

This tenant has ignored my warnings - to stop smoking in the unit (multiple times), having unauthorized guests in the unit without my permission, have spread rumors and lies about me throughout the neighborhood, and have ignored my texts (only method of communication).  

If you have specific questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask.