The lack of a unified voice and central resource for short-term rental operators prompted a collective of industry professionals and enthusiasts to form the STRA.ObjectivesSTRA's key objectives encompass:Education: STRA strives to educate its members on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements, leveraging various channels like webinars, newsletters, and training programs.Networking: STRA facilitates members' connection and collaboration with other short-term rental operators, industry experts, and service providers.Advocacy: STRA champions fair and balanced short-term rental regulations at local, state, and national levels.Support: STRA offers comprehensive support services to its members, providing advice on property management, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.MembershipMembership in the STRA is open to all individuals and entities involved in the short-term rental industry.

I am working through my first subject two deal and one objection that I've not seen covered is how the proceeds to the seller / homeowner are taxed.

Identify: What are your goals and objectives?

You do have to live there and the main objective is to get you into a house, but you can rent out the bedrooms, live in one unit and rent out the other units, etc.

Buildium has recently removed the quantity and size restrictions on property/unit photos. http://www.buildium.com/news/set-your-rental-property-photos-free/I've been working with Buildium for a few months now and so far really like it.

My objective is to make a purchase offer to this tax-delinquent property owner before the tax sale upcoming this Tuesday 12/3/13.

@Danielle Jones100+ year old properties are common here in the Maritimes and we have a few.One of our primary objectives is to improve the energy efficiency of these older properties by 40 - 70% {so far they older ones have all turned out near, or above, the 70% mark}.

To address your specific question about sketchy neighborhoods, I would consider using this website as an objective tool. 

A good REALTOR will know the market far better than you, understands the contract, has strong negotiating skills, can be an objective set of eyes on the property, and more.

@Sam Mahmood start by clearly defining and quantifying your objectives.