This is the super's job - that's what you are paying the HOA fees for.

Rooming houses usually don't get to take advantage of sporting events, concerts, festivals that usually result in spikes in rental fees and more profits ( and glory) that AirBnb and other STRs get to.

@Jennifer Moscatello we have an addendum that says it was x amount full at occupancy and the difference will be reimbursed either way at vacancy plus a restart fee if they let it go empty.

I bet the government thought people would plug in while visiting the DMV and then leave, that never happensThat's solved with an "idle fee". 

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How is the fee structure?

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.

Another option is to hire independent inspectors or even handymen whom you can pay a flat fee for every time they inspect your house.

In San Jose I think that lowers the school fees cost/taxes etc.

Vrbo has free price automation software.I use Excel for book keeping.I don't pay for any third party software, not really needed on 1 or 2 properties.I charge a little extra for cleaning fee than actual cleaning costs.