Hey Marshall,I would consider going the BRRRR method.

If you are seen to be using this for investments, then you will find it hard to get another FHA loan, making this method difficult to scale, but good when you are getting started.

I do give tenants discounts for yard work or snow shoveling, but I keep it less than what I would pay a company to do the work.As for raising the rent, use the binder method.

2.For purchases made on a credit card, is it best to use separate cards, or are there good methods for tracking expenses by property?

Our city code requires a method of egress for 3rd Floor units.

If you start communicating before things get all legal, then that shows everyone in the neighborhood that you are willing to work within the regs and with the neighbors in order to fix issues.If you aren't the problem, things are smooth with your STR, then you want to convince them that they should let things continue and penalize the problem properties and not yours.My 2 cents as per usual.

All I’m doing is educating and sharing my methods, for free.

These members attended multiple meetings where we helped and provided support—finding, strategizing, underwriting, and discussing their properties to set them up for success.But it’s important to note that our communication is transparent, and it’s easy to verify our records.

During our first deal we'll look at communication and regular updates.

Quote from @Doug Stankavich Stankavich: Update from my limited experience: My brother-in-law no longer works there due to very confusing and shady communication or lack thereof.