I would use cleaning services but it's my understanding I could use more than one company over the course of the year to limit how many hours one company spends on it.I'm looking into a utilitarian STR more for business travelers, so this won't be one where everything is perfect, it's bound to accumulate wear and tear I think.The STR would be out of state, but I plan to travel there for probably two weeks a year where I would perform many repairs myself.

Hi @Kim AtkinsI use this website for all of my out of state investors.

Fees should be clearly stated in writing, easy to understand, and justifiable.

This enables you to get your feet wet while seeing how the experience goes and once you get that settled in and you're comfortable with your processes then I'd start branching out into other investments whether it be local to you or out of state. 

@Raghavendra Jakkani wanted to add that some states, source of income is protected so you can’t exclude income sources that may come from child support, government assistance etc.

Hi @Sean O'Keefe,I am an out-of-state investor.

@Cameron MarroLove that part of the state!

You have to make sure you set clear boundaries and make sure you have a good lease clearly stating all the important things.

It depends on the state laws where the property is located.

I don't think you need an architect. 1-3 family is exempt in the state of florida and that's what I use for it.