Covering most of the routine maintenance items here. 

I've even heard of GCs using auction type settings for returned items at Home Depot and Lowes for steep discounts.I've learned a lot about the GC game as I was up close to over 40 projects last two years and some went well and some did not and when they did not it was all Contractor related.If a GC isn't sourcing cheap materials at the same time milking the hell out of his 150-200 per day workers, then you can find yourself eating into your margins real fast. 

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. 

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

The more people you meet, the greater chance you will find new cash buyers.Online Lead Capture FormAnother way to find cash buyers is through online lead forms.

Water heater 12 years to replacement (may need some service before replacement).Recognize many cap ex items are years away.  

The resources are abundant - spreadsheets, contracts, tangible items to help you succeed.

We’ve got to separate this type of loss from those in which the 5 items listed above weren’t followed. 

We can't do the inspection until all 3 of those items get installed. 

There’s no shortcut.Hire the highest quality photographer you can, and make sure they capture the “money” shots showing what is most appealing to your target guest demographic.You mentioned that you are not looking for advice on pricing, but the questions were about pricing.