Max occupancy sizes implemented by the landlord can be a somewhat gray area, because they can (intentionally or not) discriminate against familial status, which is a protected class.  

@Ryan K.Get the insurance implemented—It’s cheap, approx $150/year,  covers theft, fire started by tenants, water damage from leaving sinks or tubs running, etc. it’s good for all parties involved and you can be an additional insured.  

Will definitely implement that in our plan.

These programs are extremely expensive to implement are commonly aren't see outside of insurance claims and industrial/commercial applications (Think skyscrapers for Timberline)The problem with all forms of on-screen estimating is -1: Setting up the program so that it is accurate to your business and the way you do things (Assemblies, parts, labor)2: Getting reports that are useful (For ordering and quotation)3: Getting pricing information inputted4: Actually having a system easy enough to use that someone doesn't have to spend 4 years learning itIt's so very easy to underestimate the difficulty in setting up a system.

I've seen this implemented multiple times and you can do very very well with it. 

Dillon, @Denver McClure would be a good person to discuss as he is implementing this strategy.  

But I've recently read the E-Myth and am currently reading the Checklist Manifesto, and both of those books have given me some good frameworks to work with and I'm implementing those ideas into my existing portfolio and will translate that to scaling, like you said.

i would connect with an agent that understands what your needs are and can verify past deals that they have done such as yours.ultimately if your plan is to do more deals past these initial ones i would begin to implement marketing strategies that connect you directly to owners.and if you have money you can put towards marketing i would put into web based generated motivated seller leads...

And frankly, all the other professionals are likely implementing the advice being given by the 'gurus' - as there isn't a lot that is new in real estate.  

Don't be fooled by the "set it and forget it" advice.I put together a graphic that dives deeper into the pricing strategies I implemented that could help you bring in more revenue for your STR!