Most folks are charging 10% of the rental rate for monthly PM fees. 1 months rent for a leasing fee and couple hundred for a lease renewal.

The contractor should have enough money to afford his payroll for at least a couple of weeks.

I have an excellent consultant who helped us a couple of year back.

I am closing on a new build in NW CC this Friday, and need to rent it out for a couple months.

Your first couple deals will be important, they will set the stage for your success.

I'd also recommend diving into books, podcasts, and even attending real estate events to start learning more.Here:Learn the Basics: Study property types, financing, and market trends.Network: Attend events, connect with pros, and build relationships.Find a Mentor: Seek guidance from someone experienced in commercial real estate.Start Small: Look at smaller deals or partnerships to get your feet wet.Take Action: Once ready, start evaluating deals and making offers.

It took us a couple years before we really started becoming confident in what we do.  

I own a couple of places in Playa Potrero which is just north of Tamarindo in Guanacaste.

This chart does not include the latest increase in rates, but in a couple weeks we should have an update.I saw several places that showed increased rates:https://www.verticalbuilders.com/blog/what-to-expect-in-q4-2... 

We have had challenges collecting a couple/few times from OTAs.