On a positive there are 15-20-30 year amortizations and increasing income qualifications including instant approval and AVM (no appraisal requirements) for very clean applicants, and creative documentation for self-employed borrowers or investors such as bank statements or even DSCR (usually up to 75%LTV) for investment properties. 

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.

For a $300,000 property, this could be $6,000 to $15,000.Mortgage on Rental Property:Loan Amount: $240,000 (assuming 80% financed at 4% interest over 30 years).Monthly Payment: Approximately $1,145.Other Expenses:Property Taxes: Estimated at 1.5% of property value annually ($4,500).Insurance: Estimated at $1,500 annually.Maintenance: Estimated at 1% of property value annually ($3,000).Property Management Fees: Assuming 10% of monthly rental income ($2,400 annually if rent is $2,000 per month).Vacancy and Turnover Costs: Estimated at 5% of annual rental income ($1,200).Total Initial Investment and Annual Operating ExpensesInitial Investment:Total Borrowed from Equity: $150,000Down Payment for Rental Property: $60,000Closing Costs for Rental Property: $10,500 (average)Total Initial Cash Outlay: $70,500 (initial investment from equity) + $10,500 (closing costs)Annual Operating Expenses:Property Taxes: $4,500Insurance: $1,500Maintenance: $3,000Property Management Fees: $2,400Vacancy and Turnover Costs: $1,200Total Operating Expenses: $12,600 annuallyExpected ReturnRental Income:Assuming $2,000 per month, annual rental income = $24,000.Net Operating Income (NOI):Annual Rental Income: $24,000Minus Annual Operating Expenses: $12,600NOI: $11,400Debt Service:Mortgage Payment on Rental Property: $1,145 per month, $13,740 annually.Total Debt Service: $13,740 (rental property) + $8,592 (equity loan) = $22,332 annually.Net Cash Flow:NOI: $11,400Minus Debt Service: $22,332Net Cash Flow: -$10,932 annually (negative cash flow initially due to high debt service).Cash-on-Cash ReturnInitial Cash Investment: $70,500Net Cash Flow (first year): -$10,932Cash-on-Cash Return: Not applicable initially due to negative cash flow.Long-Term Appreciation and AdjustmentsProperty Appreciation:Assuming a 3% annual appreciation, the property value could increase by $9,000 annually.Rent Increases:Assuming a 2% annual rent increase, rental income will rise, improving cash flow over time.

Background checks, credit checks, evictions, etc. and I'd look at how long they've been in business by looking up their LLC (if applicable) on the SOS website.

You're just trading one set of problems for another.Highly recommend inspecting current home of any S8 applicant (we do this for any applicant under 620 credit score).

When I first started my STR business in 2019, I watched F&G and other similar videos (such as Noelle Randall on business credit cards), and subsequently started making application for business cards.  

Unfortunately only about 5 applications have been fully submitted and all of them have failed to show proof that they can afford to pay the rent and provide the proper references.

- Tenant application and screening reports, background check, etc- Unit walkthroughs- Inspection by quality inspectorFew questions I have are, whats your thoughts on:  1) Rent estoppal letters from tenents? 

The remaining 25% of the gross rent will be absorbed by vacancy losses and ongoing maintenance expenses.When using a lease agreement, the lease agreement amount must be supported byForm 1007 or Form 1025, as applicable, orevidence the terms of the lease have gone into effect.

Its handy for me to store maintenance materials, lumber, vanities, applicances, etc, for my other properties.