Evolve seems like they charge less but a homeowners have to contract with a local cleaning crew and maintenance.

If you focus on the niche, and on getting a "deal" under contract, the $ will always come you only need ask for it. 

Doubt this is the final version as the "smart" people in the city understand Detroit is coming back and needs to keep welcoming investment instead of putting up roadbloacks:)As many STR landlords have learned in other cities and in oversatuarated areas, it's always good to have a backup plan!

Gradual transition Moving one property at a time is smart so you can learn as you go and avoid service gaps. 3.

If they don't, they likely contracted it out and added a 20% mark-up on the service. 

However, my number 1 went under contract before I could place a bid. 

Refinancing with a focus on DSCR is a smart move when the timing and circumstances align.

I’ve been reading extensively on strategies to minimize tenant vacancies through smart investments, and I’ve come to realize that many other factors play a crucial role when managing rental properties.

In your case looking to larger assets where you can effeciently cost segregate to gather bonus depreciation would be a smart move.Appreciation - Where in the country is the asset class you like growing or going to be growingAmortization of the loan - What sector or even region if you look locally for funding, is going to offer the most favorable lending so that less goes to interest expense and more to pay down of principle.Have fun with a spread sheet comparing these 4 returns from your investment with the type and location of assets you find attractive. 

I mean, they make a lot more money than the average person and they pick and choose their assignments/contracts.