A few examples:PMI if you put down less than 20%HOA fees or budgeting for your own maintenance costsZillow Estimates: I found Zillow can underestimate costs, so I add a bit more to their numbers to get a realistic idea.Hope the process is going smoothly for you!

I have another long term tenant in a different property and that runs smoothly.

What specific responsibilities does the previous manager have to ensure a smooth handover?

If you start communicating before things get all legal, then that shows everyone in the neighborhood that you are willing to work within the regs and with the neighbors in order to fix issues.If you aren't the problem, things are smooth with your STR, then you want to convince them that they should let things continue and penalize the problem properties and not yours.My 2 cents as per usual.

If you think the mulch is somehow attracting these pests, maybe because it's wet from the sprinklers or something - perhaps swapping the mulch out for smooth rocks would help.

If you do sell and do a 1031 exchange there are a few things you could do to make your exchange as smooth as possible.The first option, If you do a traditional 1031 exchange and find a property that you really like don't hesitate to get it under contract.

Keeping tenants informed and satisfied during the process ensures smooth occupancy transitions.

You delegate tasks to free yourself up, you don’t give them ownership over your key business assets.Property managers are ultimately just administrative assistants to help your business run more smoothly, you are the CEO, the one in charge and you need access to everything at all times.

These are reputable people who stand behind the properties they find and are reliable for ensuring a smooth transaction.

It’s not always a smooth ride, but those first bumps are where the real lessons hit hardest—speaking from experience—mistakes and all.