Hello my name is Dashawn Marquez and I am currently learning how to get into real estate.

If yours is the only STR within 20 miles and there aren't any cities or larger towns within a 20-30 minute drive, you could easily run into trouble even finding a reliable cleaning person, let alone a full-service STR management company.I would also definitely take the time to find some comps on Airbnb in the same area as yours, with as close to the same bed/bath count as yours, and with the same finishes and amenities as you are planning to put in yours.  

Would this be something that could hurt the legal protection between personal and business? 

There are limits to how many Fannie Mae (personal) loans you can have, which is 10 per person… so if you are married my first suggestion is to buy your properties in one person’s name to maximize  how many loans you can have.  

You are not actually leasing your property to the person who lives there?

@Rich Dowdall I'd be open to learning from a vet - RE is fascinating to me, seems the hardest part is getting started (not letting your first deal sink you)

I would love to learn more!

Does anybody know any courses/programs that they recommend for learning how to find off-market properties?

The secret is learning how to be not only satisfied but pleasured by the journey and the effort.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy quality time with my wife and two kids and pretty much anything outdoors, especially golf.I am excited to learn and connect with you all!