Although, I think it would drive up the cleaning fees and, in turn, the airbnb rates to have cleaning/PM companies that establish and maintain a higher standard of work.

I have managed my rentals on a very basic spreadsheet (poorly managed) and it is time to clean up my accounting and legal structures.Can anyone opine on a cheap and effective software for the accounting side of the business? 

We learned that even minimal investment, such as cleaning the mobile home and handling overgrown landscaping, can significantly boost the property's value.

Does the current owner have a clean title for the MH?

I've heard of mentees who started cleaning up construction areas on a flip at the end of each work day or picking up supplies at Home Depot and delivering them to the job site.

I'm looking to purchase my first short term rental in an expensive market and was wondering about how many people are able to manage their own properties even potentially clean, fix them.

Preserved for future generations as a way for the average income earner to build wealth over time and provide a clean, safe place to live for other people.We need more units constructed.

The paint rubs off, turns brown, you can't clean it without rubbing it off, etc. 

It will be self managed, I will be near the unit (less than 5 mins away) to clean and take care of any issues.My numbers:Approx Value of Home $240-280kCurrent monthly cost / $860 mo (mortg,ins,tax)Utilities / $250. mo (elec,gas,water,trash,internet)Cost to run as AirbnbApprox monthly cost with STR insurance ($250/mo?)

They're doing well enough to give up 20%-30% of gross and all of the cleaning fees?