The leasing manager isn't going to like this change, and then I've got to figure out what to do with 20 years of data that is probably not recorded correctly, but in the end, what's easiest and most accurate is what needs to rule.

is that accurate? 

Not 100% accurate as some people book the night before or day of perhaps...but other people report they're sold out for months. 

@Sean HaranRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder, etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

What's the most accurate Mortgage Calculator for analyzing deals?

Is this accurate for GA?

Not sure how accurate my mindset is and if I need to be thinking about things differently here.

Ensure that the purchase price, rehab costs, and After Repair Value (ARV) are all reasonable and accurately assessed.

not enough information to give you an accurate quote.the only thing we can derive out of this post is $300 in materials and 5k labor something isn't right.

Smaller local markets are harder to nail down accurate ARVs and find reliable trade labor.Regarding managing general contractors, I've heard some horror stories from our owners who have worked with GCs they've never met.