Large companies and equity firms obviously have more resources at their disposal than a small investor, but to me I couldn't help thinking about all of the tools and extra benefits we get as small investors.

You can do everything from strategizing your incomes together or individually and loans jointly or loans borrowed jointly to maximize the 10 total financed properties.

I made a total of $92,000 across the 3 deals.

In total, we manage 25 units through this PM company.Good Luck! 

OR should I be happy with what I'm already being charged and not renegotiate.Right now I pay 100% of first months rent for new leases$68 per unit month for management$150 for lease renewal$500 in reserve per unit for emergency repairs (this will add up on a multifamily not sure how I feel about that)$75 in person service12.5% for renovation projects and repairs20% upcharge on evictions last one was ($560 total)Thanks in advance for your help it means a lot!

If it was collected as security deposit than it should be used toward damages and advanced rent would be towards rent.Like @Nathan Gesner alluded to, we tend to use the total funds towards what the "right thing" is and the most important first.

This got me thinking there are probably other items we need to upgrade in a mountain STR.So here's my question for those with experience in the area: What other items or upgrades do I need in a mountain home STR that are not obvious to a newbie/city dweller?

I totally appreciate all of your insight.  

The rents total $1,100+ monthly.

I think she actually had a really good idea.she believes that providing gift baskets for first time tenants that include general house warming gifts, cleaning supplies,maybe a recipe book  and even a small book or brochure of how to care of  a house would be a great start to a relationship/good tenant.the goal of this would be to obviously motivate your tenant to take care of your property, keep it clean, and to create a level of respect between both parties right off the bat. that means (rent on time, communication, a good experience from beginning to end.)im interested in hearing your thoughts about this and if any of you are or have already tried it?