and that's my first step - getting some of those tasks handled. 

As soon as possible after getting a booking, day or night, I call that number and personally thank them for booking with me and answer any questions and ask if there is anything that I can do to prepare for their visit to enhance their stay.  

On top of that, there were always unexpected things that came up, but they were taken care of and we're now almost 100% stabilized and continue to enhance property value through building upgrades!

You'll need an effective lease and somewhat enhanced tenant screening to find an ideal tenant.

Would you pay this person for 3 hours of work if they performed this particular task for 3 hours?

Embrace technology and innovative tools that can streamline your processes and enhance your efficiency.

By reaching out to owners, connecting with developers, utilizing LinkedIn, exploring micro-markets, and learning from experience, you can enhance your chances of success in real estate investment.

It is highly recommended to consult with a legal and tax professional before proceeding.Pros of deeding your STR to an LLC     - Liability protection     - Asset Protection     - Separation of Finances     - Tax Flexibility     - Enhanced Credibility     - Privacy and anonymity     - Easier ownership transfer     - Simplified estate planningCons of deeding your STR to an LLC     - "Due-on-sale" clause     - Increased costs and administration     - Potential tax consequences     - Need for separate finances     - Loss of homestead exemptionGiven the complexities involved, especially with potential lender issues ("Due-on-sale" clause), tax consequences, and the necessity of maintaining corporate formalities, it's highly advisable to consult with an attorney and a tax professional before making the transfer.

Is there at least a chance that a contractor exists somewhere, somehow that operates with an efficiency to give them enhanced business capabilities, i.e. the capability to provide accurate estimates for under-contract properties? 

- 750 hours per year of HANDS-ON real estate work.Hand-on means doing some tasks for which you would pay other people.