Some people hate debt and it reduces their quality of life to have it (for some all debt, for some only if that debt is not attached to an appreciating asset).

Sometimes it is better to pay more for quick, quality work then trying to save a few bucks.

Good tip on the cost plus vs fixed price!

And we found a great pre-finished lumber supplier for the siding and the tongue and groove that is saving us 10 to 15k a cabin depending on the size (and producing far better quality results in the finishes).It doesn't sound like much when you're looking at 300k to 500k builds.  

Thanks for any tips. 

Any tips on finding good property management? 

Those little upgrades can make a big difference in attracting quality tenants.

Quote from @Russell Brazil: Congressional Insurance Associates out of Germantown.Thanks for the tip, bro!

Some owners don't want to put out tens of thousands more to outfit a high quality STR. 

I'll take a look at the CMHA checklist.for now looks like I'm doing everything you said already in the scope of work with my contractor, so I'm happy :) If you have any other tips i would love to hear,And thanks again!