Goals for this deal:- secure precisely 3 units within 1 mile of Rillito Bike Path @ Dodge Blvd: easy to access all major Tucson road cycling routes- property layout functional for STR: adequate parking, separate backyard spaces, etc- walking distance to Brandi Fenton Dog Park & Tucson Hop Shop (best bar in Tucson)- pay house cleaner & landscaper to periodically clean primary residence out of AirBnB income (still working towards that!)

Have tons of connections for lenders, contractors, cleaners, etc.

Had to tear everything out, several coats of commercial enzyme cleaner and several coats of kilz restoration primer. 

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good/reliable cleaning company they use in Gulf Shores, Alabama? Thanks!!

Did you just take the leap or did you have most of your ducks in a row when it came to cleaners and Airbnb management staff?

You’re leaving money on the table if you try to do pricing on your ownFind a solid cleaner and handyman (this may take a couple tries) as they are the lifeblood of your business and will help you with any last-minute requests that you can’t do being far awayUse a Property Management System (PMS) tool like Guesty or OwnerRez to automate messages and run your business more efficientlyThere are certainly more tips and tricks, but these are the basics to get you started. 

My cleaners take care of mine.

I plan to manage myself and coordinate with a team that includes handyman, plumber, cleaners, virtual assistant, etc.

It's definitely possible to self manage here but we have a way more limited independent contractor infrastructure for cleaners and handymen services than the Tennessee side.  

And compared to Burnsville, an area I really love personally, it'll likely be a tad easier to get contractor and cleaner help if you're a little closer to Asheville.