@Jeff Galak no XP with either, but after looking over the sites both appear to be mostly a call line and contractor dispatcher, which many self-managed investors can often handle now via contractor directories like Thumbtack, Angie’s List to start until you find your reliable go-to’s.

Reliable Cleaners will make or break your success with short-term rentals, so that is a must.

I financed this deal through a private lender, allowing me flexibility and faster access to funds compared to traditional financing.

On that website shows a lot different price compared to Zillow. 

You're also LIVING there when you house hack, so you have to factor in what your "normal" comparable living costs would be. 

My cleaning teams are extremely well-paid compared to other properties in the area.

(I've noticed that zillows in house background check is not great & not reliable based on my previous experiences with them)

BUT, once we applied for the card, we were rejected immediately because our debt is so large compared to our income because DUH, we are real estate investors.I figured a lot of other investors might have run up against this issue and I was wondering if anyone figured out how to work around it.

Building a reliable power team is crucial for smooth transactions.

Having a hard time to find anything remotely comparable to this home in CAHowever being a remote landlord feels like a tough pill to swallow hence the confusion.