But that's the nice thing about real estate, money, time and energy are interchangeable, you can substitute one for another.

I get the 2 schools of thought on keeping cash flow to stay liquid vs. investing your money where it will make the highest return, but my W2 job salary means I don't "need" the 2400/year of cash flow at the moment, really all I am looking to do is maximize this rental return over a 10-15 year return window.  

Managing a short-term rental (STR) can feel like a full-time job.

well I am one.. and pretty sure we have had props in Euclid.first one we had gouged the heck out of us.. second one is small shop and she has done a decent job if you ask me.

Yeah the idea of having someone else do the calling for me is nice.

Maybe if you really like these guys and their work...and feel that they honestly got in over their heads, you could throw them an extra $500 just to appear 'nice'.

(this covers a lot of ground and serves as a nice framework)

I made above market rate rent over 2 years and I vaguely can deduct how much they grossed and they were probably negative cashflow a little as the business became less lucrative but with all the nice furniture they invested, it should be either breakeven or lost money.

We paid $232,447.36 out to 36+ different trades & vendors for this home.This $232K creates jobs and promotes growth because it is spent and recycled in the economy, creating a ripple effect.Congratulations to the Greatleaf Homes Team for another new construction home closing today!

This is a fantastic market for first time flippers as there are endless homes built in the 2010s that require cosmetic only updates and pose less risk than full gut jobs.