With this experience, I have a ton of knowledge about STRs and property performance that is fairly niche to my market.With this knowledge, I have been helping prospective investors / clients in choosing where and which properties to buy to maximize returns or meet their goals with their investments. 

Changing the code after getting quotes and choosing your contractors is recommended.

- I'd be surprised if you can even find a STR PM  company down there...I'd make sure wherever you buy there are a few STR companies to choose from.Finally, how should I think about financing/equity/cashflow factors specific to SFR's?

I just pulled the entire living room baseboard heater out of one house because it was falling off the wall from the abuse.Do not choose that. 

I know some guys that are regulars at it, and it has a great reputation. 

Also what features/ pricing made you choose this over other programs.

Remember, if you have to choose between $100 in extra nightly rate or $100 in occupancy go with nightly rate. 

To take this burden off your shoulders, you should consider the services of an experienced and reputable property management company in your neighborhood.

Also, it will be a simple thing to quit claim them into your LLC at a later time of your choosing. 

You'll be texting/calling/leaving messages for the tenant to "please catch up on rent" with the hope they will choose to pay rent.