., flushing the wrong items).Also, make sure you do a walkthrough yourself prior to filling the unit.

With two years left until military retirement, prepare for retirement and investing by building cash reserves, developing multiple income streams, and growing education.Good luck!

Probate in CA is another item last I've heard its around 46K fee for a 1 mil gross estate.  

So far, we have received this advise from appraisers in the Maple Heights area: 1) Attach all offers so the next appraiser can better understand the market value, 2) Provide a letter from the Maple Heights Building Department discussing the addition of the egress window making the bedroom conforming livable space, 3) provide comps for similar properties sold in the Maple Heights area (these do not have egress windows), and 4) create an itemized list of improvements and cost for renovations to the property.We are grateful to the Bigger Pockets community for their advice as well. 

Covering most of the routine maintenance items here. 

And I would also get access to their team of financial experts on how to build additional income streams such as franchising.

It's also important to remember that low maintenance costs don't last forever, and that will an increase expense item as time passes. 

I am also looking for information regarding fee structures, and what item's that should be and should not be included in the management fee calculation. 

It’s great to see how thoughtfully you’re approaching your goal of financial independence and exploring different income streams.

A STR is both a business and a real estate investment.Having little oversight on a newly formed business would make me anxious also.As others have suggested, you should consider going to the area for the initial items(Purchase, renovation, etc).Once you buy 1-2 properties, you can look to unload these items to someone else.Best of luck