You also have property taxes and insurance. 

I intend to use a loan servicer as I assume they make sure that taxes and insurance are paid!?

There are no monthly payments we all get paid on the same day and I even pay for the fire insurance client pays EM and utls.. 

Is already 4 months, they never paid the $15000 insurance they promised.Stay away from this scammers. 

This can help offset costs and improve your financial position.Cash Flow- Calculate all expenses related to both properties (mortgages, property taxes, maintenance, insurance) and ensure you have a positive cash flow.Vacancy Rates- Factor in potential vacancies when estimating rental income.

Alas - I learned every step of the way about ordering materials, working with contractors, scheduling, insurance issues, etc.

(note: a guest might trash the place but that would be covered by the hosting sites' insurance as part of your listing services).Maybe california has cheaper towns that are close to you that also allow STRs.

From the title insurance, the road says public rd, we also obtained fr title company of a grant deed fr 1963 that says “reserving easement” of this same road.

As a landlord, I verified the work needed by pictures being sent, and arranged for a contractor to go in person who is licensed and insured to give an estimate for the work stating to management company this would likely have to come out of a security deposit.The management company was initially asked prior to me arranging this appointment with contractor, to have someone professional quote the damage, and they disregarded my wishes and without my knowledge, or notifying me, granted consent to the tenant to fix the door " in any way they see fit, and to attempt to fix it themselves to the degree of their liking." 

Cash Flow: Rental income minus all expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance).