Business owners won't want to get tied up in litigation and if there is a good chance they will lose, it is easier to simply follow the contract.How would that work with a lower-end tenant? 

Trustin your PM partner is important and they will follow your lead, so don't expect them to provide you with your business plan. 

I’ve worked with several first-time investors, including out-of-state buyers like yourself, and it’s 100% possible to build a successful short-term rental (STR) business even when you’re managing remotely.

And this does not even involve business or real estate!

Yes, this is "tough love", but you won't survive in this business if you let it affect you:)

You are complaining after four months of trying in a brand new business that you didn't know anything about?

I asked him a lot of questions about the business and as soon as I got home I was doing research and joining RE forums focused on multi family.

I'm looking for a new source of investors who are in the business of funding these deals.  

Lots of investors simply want to go "bold" on all of their projects by using sharp color contrasts, busy tiles that catch your attention, and modern lighting that looks like it belongs in a hotel.

They all went out of business , the good ones don’t want to manage small properties .