The previous owner financials showed average nightly rate of $176.

Any such repairs made by Landlord will be billed at market rates plus the cost of any materials.

If they have a few rental units they will more than likely have an account on these platforms where you can see their ratings and also any comments that previous guests have left for them. 4. 

The area is booming, it's internationalized, much cheaper than Florida, higher yields, lower interest rates, less short-term regulations.

I currently own a short term rental in Southern Utah that still cashflows with my 7.8% interest rate.

Low vacancy rates equate to high cash flow and ROI on rental properties.Downtown areas (Clifton/OTR/Pendleton/etc.)     

I'd like to get them a little more uniform and up to market rates.

If the LLC has merely been used to own real estate, don't expect better rates or financing.

I’m doing a rehab now that should net me $800/month when it’s completed and rented at market rate in a sec 8 housing area.

Short-term capital gains (stocks held for less than a year) are typically taxed at higher rates than long-term capital gains.