I used the steam cleaner twice a day to clean up after him.

How to deal with guests, issues, contractors/cleaners, when to communicate, how to furnish the rental, marketing, etc

They also tried to milk us for money for hotel stays until renovations were complete (which were going to take several months, paying their security deposit on their next apartment, all new furniture, professional cleaners, movers, storage, etc. 

At $120 - 140 each turn for cleaners that aren't going to clean it like we will would have cost us over $6000 last year. 

I currently drove a very old beat up work truck I like this truck but I do not want to scare off potential customers who may see it as unprofessional do I need to upgrade to a newer cleaner vehicle to make a good impression for my clients?

You will rent to the wrong tenant who leaves the property dirty and grimy, so you'll spend a weekend on your knees cleaning, next time rent to a cleaner tenant.My biggest advice to keep risks low: don't be super cheap.

So you have some operational distance.Keeping separate bank accounts is not only paramount, but it makes things cleaner and allows you to scale easier later on. 

Also, cleaners seem to just pull a big number out of their hat and see if they can get away with it. 

Cleaners are Huge as well, if you start to get reviews that the house wasn't cleaned properly it will show in your bookings as potential guests will have concerns. 

PS:  I also send in a cleaner for her every month.