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Let me give you some background for context and to help you understand why I am moving in this direction with investing this year. 

•Find out who actually makes decisions—tenant approvals, renewals, evictions.

I own several in Alabama, including one in Bham.

Quote from @Elijah Edwards: I am hitting a roadblock in finding deals...

Does anyone have experience with a property manager for a STR in the Ft.

(FWIW,$8K on just the compressor seem excessive.)Otherwise, unless your contract with your GC says they will provide 24/7 surveillance, or you can prove the AC was never installed, you own the problem.If the property has been vacant for more than 30 days, most policies won't cover vandalism unless you have added a Builders Risk Addendum.

My coach suggested (and I implemented) a "must do tracker"....it's a color coded spreadsheet (I like to print multiple copies and keep them on a clipboard to stay in my sight/top of mind). 

This gets them thinking about your eventual move and the stress they might face in finding a new tenant.After some time has passed, you could share that you’ve started looking at other homes, but the options in your price range don’t compare to the property you’re living in.

LOL.Here raises great point--here are some considerations1) Figuring out how to advertise on Zillow - mentor can help; take 20 to 30 well lit pics with no more than 1 thing on any surface!