However the town is fighting it and half the town prefer it to stay an idyllic river getaway in the Western Catskills which I understand . 

-I have preferred to do assignments as I think it's easier.

I would much prefer separate, maintained units.

I know that the likelihood of a confrontational tenant seeking us out is low, though this doesn’t mean that I or others should not look for as many avenues as possible to avoid such problems if that is our preference.  

The property was managed and we were new at real estate, so preferred having property management at the time.  

I prefer platforms like Airbnb and VRBO  that we normally use during the busy months.

While some may prefer a single treatment, opting for an annual plan with quarterly visits often pays off, especially if termites are common in your area.

How do you work on the terms with your preferred realtor?

If you prefer a software, we can discuss that.That being said, if you're interested in hiring an REI-savvy bookkeeper, I'm happy to introduce you to a few candidates so you can interview them.If you're interested in continuing to be your own bookkeeper, I suggest joining the FB group I mentioned so you can get your questions answered as you're working through your books.Also, I'm happy to help if/when you have specific questions.

I prefer any of the great markets in the USA.