The ones that got called the sellers told the bank they sold..

STR is a bit weird because the Covid travel demand pushed the price hardcore for the last few years. 

As for the rest of it, you can find a lot of useful tips on past forum posts along with podcasts and youtube material on the topic (BP and other RE sources).We've self managed STRs for a few years.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

A tip is voluntary, so your tenant could agree up front, then refuse to pay.

My materials come from distributors that don't sell to the public.

Thank you all in advance for your feedback, wisdom, and tips. 

I have found ChatGPT to be particularly useful for testing new Book Covers for BiggerPockets, such as our foray into the personal fitness category with upcoming title "Sweat for Life": 

Unfortunately, he got behind on property taxes and was struggling to keep up with maintenance, so the place was in rough shape.

The last one, Realty 411, is a completely made up magazine.