By having only one partner you'll have better control over the asset.

Knowing it may entail doing it prior to outsourcing...you avoid the chance of being taken advantage of in the future...and you will have more control of your business.

You can control your employee . 

However, there are pros and cons to this approach:Pros:Streamlined Operations: Property managers can integrate their systems more efficiently, leading to potentially better management and guest experiences.Experience and Optimization: They might have established profiles with good ratings and reviews, which can help attract more bookings.Cons:Loss of Control: If you stop working with the property manager, you could lose access to the listing and the reviews associated with it.Dependency: Your business becomes more reliant on the property manager, which could be problematic if the relationship sours or if their service quality declines.As an experienced STR manager, you're already familiar with many aspects of managing rentals.

Secondary loan programs require a permanently installed, thermostatically controlled heating source. 

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

PG County just past rent control 3% + CPI capped at 6% or whichever is less.

This is the most important thing you have control over.2) Use more leverage/debt to buy real estate.

It is a bad idea to make investment decisions where a key part of your return is dependent on decisions that are entirely out of your control.

I have one property that has been rental for 13 years and I am experiencing my first major tenant issue.Tenant has had control of the property for approximately one month after signing a lease with a clear as-is clause.