Often times if you lower the rate, the fees go up and vice versa.

Why give up a couple percent?

@Roger CreekmoreMini splits sound like the best option from the cheap seats. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Well, you can buy little portable washing machines that hook up to your sink- not unlike those freestanding dishwashers.

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

I’ve visited every other property I’ve considered in the past, so this is uncharted territory for me, and it feels a little out of my comfort zone.I’m considering putting it under contract sight unseen to lock it up, but I don’t want to make a rookie mistake here.I'm looking for some advice here.

I know the larger companies around here were charging up to 25% but it will probably vary no matter where you are at.  

Do your research on the best in your area.