Hi Brad, I'm from the Hospitable.com team (a top-rated short-term rental property management software) and we had a great webinar on taxes a couple of months ago - I recommend checking it out here.

TBD Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I'm sure someone will give you some recommendations.

@Mike GhajariIf you are looking in Cleveland I would recommend being in areas on the West Side of Cleveland like West Blvd, Cudell, Old Brooklyn, Clark Fulton, Edgewater, Jefferson, and Brooklyn Centre.

I've also talked to recommended Realtors in each city. 

High prices, anti-landlord laws and a deteriorating condition in many ways, especially downtown.

@Kirsten MillikenNot a lawyer here, so all disclaimers apply (not legal advice, you should consult an actual attorney, you know ... )Like @Eric DeNardo said, you can go to the Colorado Secretary of State's website, and use their checklist to set it up online. 

So even if I create a trust with a random name, whoever is listed as a Trustee gets posted online. 

My realtor gave us a recommendation, but it is just management company affiliated with her agency.Do folks here have recommendations on companies? 

If you use an Hard money for an investment it will be loaded with fee's pay points and high rate.Primary home is a simple DPA program either through the State, County or like CHENOA.