That said, depending on your business, you can definitely get creative with tax deductions for your RV or boat.One thought—it’s too bad you’re not considering the RV as your primary residence.

For full time management rates can range from 20-30% of gross revenue depending on the level of services provided.

For example, an ADU is nice for a rental, but not every home buyer wants to pay a premium for an ADU on their property.This would be case by case and property dependent.

Depending on the lender (bank or alt. lender) you have to look at origination fees....points, doc prep, interest rate, frequency draws are allowed/min. draw amount allowed per request, interest payments vs. interest reserve & whether interest reserve is capitalized to fully understand the true cash requirements.

I have great lenders and property managers I can refer you to.In Cleveland, it all depends on what your goal is.

I have a couple STR investors do this here in the winter months depending on the events coming to town

I think it depends on the appraiser. 

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

@Jacob Hrip For a first-time investor, financing options like a HELOC or private funding depend on your strategy and risk tolerance.

It will probably depend on your experience and connections with lenders.