They repeatedly charge me for cleaning services while my property has been vacant for 2+ months.

When a PM does charge a markup, he's usually getting a discount on the service to keep the cost stable.

If you were you promoting your services to our members, the site will auto-ban you, too.It appears that your ban has been lifted.

It will cost a lot to redo do all the services.  

Having a lease in place will help you as well - some lenders won't refi a vacant property.For your refi, you're usually looking at 75-80% max LTV with a debt service loan.

The courts will handle service via e-mail and delivery to the unit.

Key items to rehab on the second home to bring the property value up for the refi, determining which lenders/servicing companies will be favorable, Identifying good properties to invest in altogether.

See responses to your questions below: Correct, California is uniqueTo qualify for REPS you need to meet a number of criteria, including (but STRs that meet IRS criteria generally don't need REPS to leverage tax benefits): More than 50 percent of his/her time working in real property businesses; AND, More than 750 hours of service during the year.

First all, thank you for your service and kudos for making that sacrifice to househack it's definitely paid off!  

Welcome and thanks for your service!!