Usually having a servicing company helps the lender to consider that.  

Too bad other hosts don't consider the new expectations we're receiving not only from guests but also OTA sites.

This client chose not to use our services and instead, tried to self-manage their primary.

Many times, hosts think the company or broker provided a STR policy just to find out when a claim is made there was a little sentence in the fine print that stated any STR activities canceled the policy out.

Today, companies with many structures use the word turnkey to describe their services. 

Dealing with warranty service is a pain in any situation but when you also have to deal with a tenant on top its even worse.

if he performs a service for you, just pay him for it. 

Working with Real Estate ProfessionalsLocal Real Estate Agent: Choose an agent experienced in student housing.Property Management Services: Consider hiring a property manager if you’re not local.Inspection and Appraisal: Conduct thorough due diligence to avoid costly repairs.6.

It likely is out of date as to cost as this info is quite old (my guess is 5 years but it could be longer):- Rent Recovery Service: offers flat fee service starting at $20. 3 letters start at $30.

Do you use any tools or services to automate the process, or is it something you manually handle?