I am sure there is a good software suite sub $1k/yr that would do the trick... just curious what others are using.Starting to dig into Tenant cloud, baselane, turbo tenant, etc.Main things that come to mind that I really want are:    - automated rent collection (free ach, a fee is a scam)    - maintenance requests in tenant portal    - book keeping (hopefully real estate specific like stessa style) - easy onboarding & tenant managementAppreciate any conversation in advance - 

In my experience, and based on strategies we’ve implemented over the years, the key is to close on the property using the appropriate entity from the beginning to ensure proper separation and protection.I recommend you look into the following strategies:Holding CompaniesIncorporating in states like Wyoming, Delaware, or NevadaUsing Land Trusts EffectivelyInsuranceWe’ve used all four methods in combination to manage and protect our assets, especially since our long-term vision included investing in both real estate and other business ventures.It’s worth noting that in response to your question, you received a range of opinions, some of which contradict each other, and others considered someone's advice to be bad.  

History- our county was the last in Iowa to implement Zoning in the County.

Not rewriting operating agreements"   You will have to amend the operating agreement at minimum since members have changed, but why would you want to rely on the procedures, investor related terms etc. of the predecessor operating agreement and not implement the procedures that make most sense for the way you operate your business?"

States are cracking down on them, changing laws all the time and implementing policy that makes it hard.  

The city is in the process of launching the online registration system for these new rules, which were implemented to address concerns about safety and neighborhood impact.

I love slow flips I was initially apart of Scott’s program but I ended up just reading his book and implementing the strategy last month I just did a slow flip with a outstate investor who had a a free and clear  i structured the deal to have it paid it off and 5 and sold it to a local female investor who wants more because she likes to buy on terms. 

Operators don’t gamble on algorithms; they own their marketing funnel.Direct Booking Site: Build a branded booking website (Hostfully, OwnerRez, or custom WordPress) that integrates with a PMS.Paid Media: Run Google PPC ads targeting “[Market] Vacation Rental” + retarget visitors with Facebook/Instagram ads.Video Funnels: Create short-form video tours on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts that link directly to your booking site.Email/SMS Capture: Collect guest emails at booking and automate a nurture sequence with discounts for direct re-bookings.System: STR Marketing Flywheel — Drive traffic → Capture leads → Retarget past guests → Convert to direct bookings → Build repeat stay database.3.

Implement preventative maintenance?

Implementing the proper legal and financial structures can help shield your personal wealth, reduce your exposure to litigation, and limit access for potential creditors.