10% is probably a little steep, and like John said, a flat fee may be more reasonable.Setting up a proper STR is not cheap, but once you are set up properly, you deal with routine breakage.I recommend managing yourself and saving the 20% personally, getting a rockstar cleaning team and a reliable handy person, using something like Hospitable that can help automate messaging when listing, and reading the book from the bookstore here called Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth.

I wrote another post last week, and will continue to do so regularly to chronicle my parking experience. 

I lived in SF for 8yrs and am out there regularly (including next week).

s, grammatically clean writing, the overly-used constant "over delivers" in every comment.Those were from many one and done, brand new accounts.

Put locks on each bedroom door so individual tenants have security of their personal belongings.You need a really good set of rules regarding shared common space, cleaning, kitchen use, bathroom use, etc.Be very clear about the rules up front, and selective about who you put in there.

Originally drafted to prevent landlords from using security deposits for cleaning or repairs, the bill was amended after opposition from the California Apartment Association (CAA).Landlords will now need to photograph rental units before tenants move in, at the end of the lease, and after repairs or cleaning.

I cannot find anything specific to dryer vent cleaning anywhere.

Do you assume the renters cover the cleaning fee?

His hint was that it is the responsibility of the contractor and PM to make sure it is secured as they knew I was not in town on a regular basis.  

@Walchli DonnaIs this where you take a line of credit and use it to pay your regular mortgage but put all your deposited money into a HELOC?