Plus it better ties investment performance throughout the organization from property porter up to CEO.To your point, there are some vertically integrated operators that charge above market fees for their internal operations.  

@Michael LudwigThese are both screening rules of thumb for performing analysis. 

People assumed California would be the worst-performing state because the baseline level of affordability was so low.

Did you know Odessa has been one of the top-performing rental markets in the U.S. for mid-sized cities due to its oil industry?

It makes sense that the purchase price of something brand new will demand a premium.

Like the say with the stock market, the best performing stock portfolio is that of a dead person.

OKC is performing a lot better. 

The brand I went with was SIW windows.

However, you need to really investigate to confirm that the property and tenants are performing as expected.Your offer to purchase should include a requirement that the Seller provide all documentation and agree to sign an estoppel certificate (also called an estoppel form or agreement).

I do know, through other investors, that Orlando is a little oversaturated with STR hence if you want a good performing property, you really need to make it stand out.