Hosts usually take 20%a good host replies to the guests quickly with clear check-in information a good host will troubleshoot thermostats, WiFi, and get the house cleaned and ready quickly for the oncoming guest.

Trying to run a successful PMC is difficult but trying to run multiple companies - VR, Annual, cleaning, and landscaping is probably going to give you an aneurism.

My hunch is that's $85K for the garage itself before plans, permits, engineering, sewer line, electrical panel, etc. 

The timeline is years for clean up and decades for reconstruction and recovery.

A crime in a low crime area may be media worthy but the same crime in a high crime area may be just another day.in my neighborhood (poway), kids playing doorbell ditch or riding 3 on an electric bike warrants posting on social media and dozens of comments (no exaggeration).  

Typically, since I'm well connected because of flipping, HVAC, roofers, lawn care, carpenters, kitchen & bath & plumbers and electrical all are good sources.

They just moved out and the house needs some cleaning up.

Keep the property clean, updated and rented to good tenants.

Cash flow can be great if you manage it well and keep occupancy rates high, but factor in the added costs of management, cleaning, and potential vacancy dips.

Sure you can get away with it , until a home inspector looks at the dates on electric wire , or pvc pipe .