This post makes no sense.

.: Just getting ready to post my 3 bed/2 ba home as an STR in San Diego.

If you’re in it for cash flow, you’ll likely find it difficult to find a deal that will pencil out.Besides, like @Jason Taken said, hundreds of thousands of new units have come online post-pandemic, so there’s a lot of new builds at the moment.

You cram all your responses in to one post and save time/effort @user2That way you can thank @user3 for his commentTell @user4 their comment was uselessAsk @user5 to elaborate on what they meanAnd so on to @user6 and @user7.  

Full disclosure: I didn't read your entire post or any of the responses.Evict the tenant.

Quote from @Rich Davis: I know there have been posts regarding the ever increasing cost of insurance.  

@Adam RossRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Originally posted by @Dan Borecki: Thanks @Gerald K.

As noted, commission are always negotiable as are brokerage options (full service to discount companies that pretty much just post it on the MLS and you work with all calls, offers, etc) and an agent can go over likely net out scenarios with you and give you an idea what you likely will be able to net after closing expenses and paying off the mortgage balance. 

I have found several vacant lots in my local area that I am interested in.  I have the information I need to send letters to the owners of said lots.  My problem is that I am unsure of what to write. Do I send a one p...