A unique thing about the St.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Do you need unique checks and balances in your away market so someone is representing your interests in the away market--yes.Slow and steady wins the race.  

Now, we do live in a small town, touristy area that does lack in nicer/unique short-term rentals. 

I truly have a unique situation as one of my mentors mentioned so I am trying to see what the best decision to do with what I have is.

I don't have any answers for you Holli but I'm commenting so I get notifications when others reply to this as it sounds like a unique project and I'd love to hear more!

My business partner and I focus solely on making properties unique.

.:  It depends on how selective you are and your budget.

As a model, Techvestor syndicates (uses investor funds) to acquire, fit-out and operate short-term rental properties for profit in select markets across the US. 

I agree with all of this HOWEVER I will say, if you have a unique product to offer to the market, you can attract even the highest quality tenants in the rougher areas, especially if they are secure properties that are close to downtown.