-When we got passed the 15 month mark of the loan, Nick started getting more and more curt with me in communications.

This way, I have direct access and communication with the landscaper and I make sure my lawn, trees, shrubbery, plants, and irrigation system are being well maintained. 

Been in communication with the mortgagor and even after submitting the trust doc, they say it's insufficient and want a grant deed, quit claim or probate document.

So right now our STR is mostly just communication with guests and occasional property visit if there is any issues.

You are spot on that good design and other aspects like optimizing communications and your listing in the algorithms are critical for maximum profit.

It also sounds like you enjoyed the hosting process and the communication with your guests and potential guests when you were handling your bookings yourself.So I say why not take back control of your property's bookings, get back into the game and save yourself some money? 

As a landlord, how specific do you get and at what point, if any, does tenant become responsible fro treating the issue (other than communicating to the landlord of issues). 

These activities include shopping for mortgage, communication with lenders, going to open houses, doing comps for putting in an offer, analysing disclosures, and closing activities.

Often the money is the investor relations person who communicates with investors  On the Spark team I’m the deal finder and communicator.

A virtual assistant could easily help with the day to day listing management, guest communication, and other virtual tasks.