With IoT monitoring everything I could have theoretically been charged a late check out fee.

With the exception of some small markets in the Southeast, places like Cleveland are the only major metro areas where a regular investor can find cash-flowing assets with a mix of appreciation. 

Being nearby allows you to monitor the property, understand the local market, and handle issues more easily.

Besides putting together the best SOW using accurate/actual quotes as @Peter Mckernan and @Alan Asriants commented above, another key aspect is tracking expenses (bookkeeping) and monitoring the budget throughout the project. 

And while yes, no one has the same pricing (combination of factors), I also continue to check on a regular basis our rankings and how we "present" on total costs per stay vs. our competitors.My gut says there is price creep and we might have a ways to go before the market really corrects.

Quote from @Ryan Brown: Good morning,I have a section 8 Tenant that is blasting music from  the evening hours of 6pm to 3am on a regular basis.

Attend events regularly, stay engaged in conversations, and keep learning through books and podcasts.

But tell them what you are doing precisely - vacation rentals, not regular rentals.

I currently own a few properties here in Bryan-College Station, I have a full time sales job so try to stay as passive as possible. This is why I haven't done STR or anything. I'm currently only cash flowing about $10...

You can get something like noiseaware or minut to monitor that if it is an issue.