When looking for a PM, consider these criteria:1) the experience and credentials of the broker who supervises the company as well as the lead property manager2) the services they offer and how they line up with your needs and expectations3) the use of technology to make their job and yours easier 4) if they have a landlord-tenant attorney on retainer to help guide them on legal issues (not to mention the creation of lease agreement, landlord forms and notices, etc.)5) their process and policy for a) listing, b) application, c) tenant selection, d) routine inspections, e) maintenance services, f) property and tenancy update reports to you, g) lease enforcement policy, and f) move-out process.6) property owner reviews (caution: you can't always rely on Google reviews, because they may not reflect actual quality of the company, but still) 7) beneficial programs for both owner and tenant 8) a property management agreement that would indicate they know what they're doing and have the experience to know what matters in a PMA.

Might be overkill but it keeps things fresh and clean. 3 sets of everything, that way there is always a clean backup on site, while one could be at the off site laundry.

Or can we assume an estimate if this is my only "job".Finally, if I had a cleaning company and they have 10 people who clean.

Clean it out and repaint.

I have a few that can be cleaned in 1-2 hours, so I allow same-day bookings. 

I find shaker cabinets difficult to clean no matter what the colour.

How are common area cleaning, landscaping, snow, garbage, laundry, etc. being handled and by whom?

I do not think she will go quietly and I'm trying to gameplan out process and wanted insight from other investors... when you're about to send someone notice to vacate and don't think it will be a clean process... do you also start the formal eviction process at the same time as you send the 30 day notice to vacate if they're behind on rent?

- Recommendations for maintenance/cleaning services?

What stops the person with 51% ownership from…Hiring their spouse to manage the property @ 50% commissionHiring relatives for cleaning/maintenance at inflated prices.Blocking out holidays for their use. etc etc.