Finding cleaners in local and remote markets

[Ali Mahdavi]

I'm sure this has been asked before in some sort or form, but I'm looking to purchase Airbnb's out of state. 

I live in LA and currently own 1 STR in Los Angeles and it's been very profitable.

I'm looking to expand into other markets since I want to visit and have options to travel to other parts of the US (or even world), but also it's way cheaper to buy anything outside of California (for the most part). I also own some LTR out of state (Ohio) but those are easier since PM manages most of it and I manage the PM. 

In terms of STR, I'm currently doing the cleaning since I'm looking to maximize income. I'm looking to find cleaners in my current market soon so your answers will help my current STR decision and future out of state ones.

1. What's the most important thing you look for in a cleaner? 

2. Any sources you recommend for finding qualified cleaners? 

3. Do you look to train someone or do you expect someone to be trained?

3. How do you structure paying your cleaners? Let's say for a 1/1 or 2/1. (per job, per hour, per bedroom/bathroom, salary, ...)

4. Anything you can share about your experience with finding local/remote cleaners?

I appreciate your response and thank you in advance!

Ali Mahdavi