Knowing what you are capable of and/or having proper resources can lead to great deals in any market.   

And how do I roll this into a cheaper mortgage (my dti would be too bad for another conventional).Maybe a lender would be able to consider the electric "working" with the proper inspection?

Everyone’s got the same problem: STR oversaturationPrices are high in most markets and if/when you do buy, your competition is fierce thus pushing down nightly rates and occupancy rates in almost every worthwhile marketGood luck fixing that! 

Trying to balance proper due diligence against my desire to just acquire a bunch of mediocre units!  

Just ideas, talk to your CPA to make sure you are doing it properly. 

The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

Market timing, properly acquired property, personal capital available How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If you are looking for proper guidance from someone that has house hacked quite a few times and has the knowledge and experience to help get you going in the right direction, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

If you decide to use them as managers who take a % of nightly rates, I HIGHLY recommend asking them about ALL fees that they charge - including the fees that "Guests pay". 

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.