Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Not every STR has to be a 4 Seasons and even those I've waited on service before and it's not like someone was breathing down their neck waiting to revoke their hotel license when it happened. 

There are companies such as Cover that offers a full service ADU deliverable from design through construction completion.

It’s also important to distinguish between those who are genuinely advising you and those who are selling you a service or product disguised as advice.I went to my first real estate conference in Atlanta in 2005.

Very good resource for getting set up with STR property managers, cleaning services, realtors, lenders, etc. https://www.getchalet.com/

They are either a combination of a Maintenance/Tenant Management business or Accounting/Real Estate sales/Tenant management service. 

That person is responsible for anyone one else that comes into contact with your property.I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

Quote from @Lori Edelman: Quote from @Katee Welte: As we recall Lori you chose to not use our services on your own.

The general rule of thumb when using debt is to ensure that whatever asset you buy with the debt should make more than the debt service.  

Welcome and thanks for your service!!