2) Maintenance Reserves: So many factors here to consider!

There was a time when SSN's were routinely disclosed on our rental applications. 

We routinely turn off boilers during the summer to prevent them from running to keep up to temp all the time during the warm months.

Even completely self-serve laundromats require daily cleaning and light maintenance.As far as time costs, expect to spend time each week troubleshooting equipment issues, routine maintenance, cleaning, and handling customer issues.

I routinely monitor my STR 600 miles away from me.

I've cut 99% of unwanted calls doing this routine.

We should be able to templatize routine reviews, although it certainly doesn’t provide any detail about why I was a good guest.

We pay for furnace maintenance but not fridge filters.

In terms of maintenance, they are generally safer because you are not responsible for the exterior and common areas and potential leaks, etc.

We have a large salt water spa and your salesperson is wrong about the maintenance.