How are common area cleaning, landscaping, snow, garbage, laundry, etc. being handled and by whom?

Taking the bookings directly can net you more money, take power away from the platforms to issue refunds, and protect you from other platform issues.Once you are set up with the site I recommend making a new forum post about ideas how to increase your conversions. 

I do not think she will go quietly and I'm trying to gameplan out process and wanted insight from other investors... when you're about to send someone notice to vacate and don't think it will be a clean process... do you also start the formal eviction process at the same time as you send the 30 day notice to vacate if they're behind on rent?

I found out from googling what a HELOC was so I took one out to get more funds to up my purchase power and jumped into a 3 family.

And then an actual message comes through. 2 weeks after check out they wanted to let us know about some spider webs, a microwave built-in that was too high (based on preference), a power strip with loose wire connection and several other items that they never let us know about during their stay.

I had to abandon a vacation and come here to oversee this and clean up her mess. 

What stops the person with 51% ownership from…Hiring their spouse to manage the property @ 50% commissionHiring relatives for cleaning/maintenance at inflated prices.Blocking out holidays for their use. etc etc. 

- Recommendations for maintenance/cleaning services?

Often times the only bill that is tied to a house is a utility bill (not power or cable which are associated with a house but tied to a person and not the property) and the new owner takes responsibility for it at closing when they take possession of the house.

I explained that she should’ve let me know and I would have had any needed cleaning done but inquired as to what was wrong as it had been professionally cleaned and we have not had any complaints from tenants or short term rental guests.