A $12k commission may actualy break down to less than minimum wage with brokerage commission splits, taxes, insurance and all expenses factored in.That's why agents are careful to make sure they are going to be paid for their work, if they want to stay in the business.

Most businesses, property management or not, fail due to the lack of sales, not due to the lack of systems and phone etiquette.

Hopefully I could even provide some sort of value to this group and most definitely do business with some of you.

I didn’t leave lol, but I was speaking in terms of the business in general.

I have experience investing (own 2 STRs and an assisted living home+business).

Then hands me her business card, "call me, I can help you." 

However, we understand that the STR model may not align with everyone’s goals, and we respect your decision to step away after a year.

You have to take your pick between charity and business.

A business partner approached me about it, and I negotiated the deal based on CAP rate.

I'm the sole manager of the business and the properties.