GC can end up cheaper bcus they already have established network with subcontractors. still, it's good to seek out those plumbers, flooring, painters etc to build your own estimate too.

the market is unforgiving right now, and if you buy a random property by looking on Zillow and turn it over to people you don't know to manage, you'll lose money.with respect to your specific question, if the property is safe, clean, and priced correctly, it will rent. but that doesn't mean you'll make money on it. 

$35 plus tax per day cleaning and $22 plus tax per day resort feeOR 2. $150 plus tax Clean up fee at check out and $22 plus tax per day resort feePRIVATE OWNERS: $100 per day resort fee up to 2 people, $50 each additional person.

Leather is very durable and easy to clean but more expensive.Depends on the property and your budget.Sleeper sofas give you more sleeping capacity.

What vinyl flooring do y'all recommend? 

By the way, the tenant should be charged for this as part of "cleaning and repairs." 

In the example below, it shows my "Vrbo commission" is 5% and their "payment processing fee" is 3%, so they take a total of 8% (of the nightly rate + cleaning fee + pet fee). 

This eliminates the requirement for a new down payment since you are refinancing the existing debt.Lenders typically require:A copy of the owner-financing agreement.Proof of on-time payments (6–12 months).What to Do:Find lenders that offer rate-and-term refinancing for owner-financed properties (portfolio lenders and DSCR lenders often do this).Maintain a clean payment history.” 

After moving out, I will rent both floors out on a mid term basis.Given that these units will eventually be MTR, how should the upstairs and downstairs be designed?

I'm keen to connect with fellow STR owners in the area to gather insights on the ease of finding cleaning services and associated running costs.