I'll add that you must manage yourself for at least a year (all four seasons, etc.) to have a real understanding of what you want done and how much you would value what is offered by STR PM.

Quote from @Andres Ortiz: Hello all, as many of us have been experiencing, I have not gotten any value from any of the PMs that I have engaged. 

Hello everyone, I am reviving this thread to gather a few contacts to whom I can bring value.

If you’re passionate about windows and doors, you should naturally have plenty to share based on your expertise and the questions your customers ask.The main purpose of your blog should be to educate and provide value to potential customers.

Work with your CPA to allocate more value to land and structure.

This is some of the highest valued residential land in the country. 

Again, this is a conversation to have with your accountant to ensure the benefits would outweigh the costs.Another misconception is that there is little value in a cost segregation study for properties that do not have a lot of personal property in them or very little interior build out, such as industrial warehouses.

I bought a house 3 years ago with $420K and after 3 years the value on Redfin is about $460K so the appreciation is about $40K.

Responding quickly, like you do, definitely makes guests feel valued and reassured.I think the choice between automation and personal interaction depends a lot on the host's availability and scale.

Unless you have a way to source off market deals or have a crew to provide labor for below market value, you're kind of relying on hope and luck to find a deal that works.