As a GC I can advise try to retain control of your finishing material orders (anything where you need to make a choice ((tile, flooring, lites, faucets, tubs)) vs. construction materials (2x4s, mortar, shingles)) because we get those discounts on the finishing items and we keep them!

What might help you for the next attempt is to read (BP's book written by yours truly--The Hands Off Investor), and network (join a community where investors discuss deals, trade advice and observations--coming soon will be Passive Pockets, an offshoot of BiggerPockets which recently acquired the popular passive investing group Left Field Investors).

I'm curious if any of you pulled the trigger and if so whether you have any observations you might share?

As a result, we're able to retain the full pet fee, creating a win-win-win situation for everyone involved.

Our strategy was finding independent residential cleaners and training them on STR processes.From what I’ve observed the economics of small town cleaning businesses aren’t great.

From what I am observing it is seemingly reactionary to cover lower margins and out of necessity to make deals pencil.Meanwhile I am hearing this spun or disguised to help raise capital, negotiate better ownership splits or to merely keep the lights on.

not picking on your post in particular, but I'm observing a downtrend in quality on BP of late. 

Is there a program or software that allows you to easily observe all the properties in your portfolio, as well as their details? 

Do you allow a maintenance retainer to be held in escrow?

Responsive landlords retain good tenants.