rate for FHA 203k is about 0.25% - 0.75% higher than regular FHA loan (FHA 203b) 

Visit the property regularly to pick up mail, newsletters, etc and walk the property. 

I deposit funds in other people's accounts regularly and I get a receipt of what I deposited but no account balance.if you're concerned about it, create an account for deposits and then transfer the funds into your operating account so the balance never gets very big. 

There are so many STR hosts that are terrified of a guest holding over, or renting for more than 30 days.

Do I treat this as a regular type of rental investment?

Regularly doing your accounting, reviewing market rents & recently sold properties in your area, checking with your bank if there is anything they can do to lower the interest rate on a commercial loan or defer payments for a couple months if needed, reviewing your properties maintenance needs, etc.Being proactive & aware with your investments will in turn help protect them.

Those funds will many times meet or exceed their regular income. 

Then paint it with an oil-based kilz primer, then regular paint.

This bad handyman is accidentally looking to get promoted to just a regular handyman.

Can deduct unlimited real estate losses off regular wages, no income restrictions, and retroactively to 2018.