In fact, getting ahead of it now while your business is small might enable you to grow faster so you're not scrambling to build these in the middle of the growth. 

There are some players that operate thousands of SF homes.

I have only 3 doors that I manage so not a big time player so wanted to start with some cheaper software and I heard on the podcasts that RentRedi was included in my pro membership so I signed up.  

A good PM is efficient with solid policies in place that enable them to act quickly and prevent things from getting out of hand.Legal Compliance & Risk Management: A good PM knows the law and protects you by obeying it.

My goal is to retire within the next 10 years, and I’m looking to build a strong and sustainable portfolio that will enable me to enjoy my retirement years. 

There are other players in the game to compare with like Kenny Bedwell at STR Insights or Bill Faeth's coaching.

I don't know how the really big players stomach it.Something else I failed to mention was how the PM's are also tacking on fees on top of rent to extract even more money from our tenants. 

I do airbnb in all my rental arbitrage, they are the biggest player in the STR market.   

Build your team of players who are already performing the way you want to.

Private equity firms seem to favor larger operations with scalable systems, while smaller mom-and-pop firms are often acquired by local players or regional operators looking to expand their footprint.If you’re looking for actionable intel, reaching out to brokers specializing in the sale of PM firms could provide useful leads.