In my opinion, some associations have way too much control and tend to take advantage of the out of state investors (not all of course).Is your preference to purchase another STR if a 1031 is the play?

Depending on credit history and how the property would perform from a rental income standpoint you may have access to up to 85% financing on an investment property 1-4 unit purchase. 

For bookkeeping and financial management, using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Wave can streamline the process.

There are lenders that will allow up to 85% financing on an investment property and 90% on a second home purchase assuming applicant meets program requirements. 

However, county loan limits still apply to Veterans who have previously used, and not restored, their VA home loan entitlement to purchase, refinance, or construct a home above $144,000.Your entitlement can only be restored when the property is sold, or the loan is paid-in-full.

You'll find, among the mature software out there, that there are two camps:Camp 1:  The tenant pays the software bills for you you with payment processing fees, or tenant screening fees, or other fees. 

I've done 10-12 other syndications and am comfortable with the process but am wondering if anyone has any sponsors they would recommend.  

You just have to make sure all of your numbers are good before you purchase.

.- thanks -  pay towards the 2 loans the same way ...look to refinance  when and if rate drop ...if interested in buying more rentals - consider saving these  funds to use for your next purchase ...there are many great amoartization calculators avaiable for free that you can use to review scenarios 

Home in question: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/120-Ramon-Cardenas-Dr-Del...Background:I'm closing on a 4-plex in a couple weeks that I will owner-occupy. 471500 purchase price using 0% down VA loan.