If you can't do that, they make boxes you can put over the themostats in your tenants apartment, you can set it to room temperature and lock the box. 

Remember you will also need help with set up, hosting and cleaners. 

The island is not that large so if you target a specific location you like Im sure it wont be too difficult to get to know the ins and outs.

Setting up direct bookings is a great way to avoid platform fees!

The biggest hazard is generally the insulation falling off and overheating and setting something on fire, or arcing because of insulation gone and having the same issue.

One thing that DSCR is not really set up for is if the property is "Subject to" meaning not move in ready/live able.

Real estate is not a get rich quick scheme or something I would quit my day job for unless you are set up for it.

Do you have money set aside?

With $330/m in cash flow, unless you have sufficient reserves set aside those funds should remain as liquid as possible in the event of repairs or cap ex.

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.