Plus it better ties investment performance throughout the organization from property porter up to CEO.To your point, there are some vertically integrated operators that charge above market fees for their internal operations.  

@Michael LudwigThese are both screening rules of thumb for performing analysis. 

The owner I know uses a local handyman service they've built a relationship with to handle one-off issues that come up and perform regular maintenance, and it sounds like you've already got cleaning locked down. 

Curious how that’s been performing?

People assumed California would be the worst-performing state because the baseline level of affordability was so low.

Did you know Odessa has been one of the top-performing rental markets in the U.S. for mid-sized cities due to its oil industry?

It sounds like you’re ready to dive into some out-of-state investment opportunities, and I’m excited to share some thoughts that could help you boost your cash flow.Here are a few markets that might catch your interest:Florida: Cities like Orlando and Tampa are booming with tourism and have no state income tax, which can really enhance your rental income.Texas: Austin and Dallas are hot right now.

OKC is performing a lot better. 

However, you need to really investigate to confirm that the property and tenants are performing as expected.Your offer to purchase should include a requirement that the Seller provide all documentation and agree to sign an estoppel certificate (also called an estoppel form or agreement).

I do know, through other investors, that Orlando is a little oversaturated with STR hence if you want a good performing property, you really need to make it stand out.