I'd double check that it is a service dog vs an emotional support animal (pet with papers someone paid for online).What is the rationale for charging more rent? 

All my deals are less than 100k total and they rent for an average about 1200-1300/month.

Las Vegas won't witness totality until November 20, 2207, only 183 years away!

The biggest issue I've seen happen to out of state investors is they come into a market with the expectations of a bulletproof cash flowing system, only to walk into the total opposite. 

Mostly look at online reviews and maybe search the BP forums for others experiences with the same company. 

Now the property is in foreclosure and they want to pay the total amount right away which I don't have the 200k.

With technology and on line title records, major loan servicers are set up to detect deed transfers in major counties.  

- Your demand -Are you willing to put in the time to come up with photos and descriptions of your place to post online. - Your marketing -Are you willing to funnel through applicants in a professional manner, doing background checks, etc?

I am watching him because he has some great insights and his failures will keep me from making those same mistakes.I'm doing my first STR in North Phoenix (Near Scottsdale) in a $725,000 5 bed 3 bath full house with pool that I bought and I'm using high end design, so my experience will be totally different than his.

The companies you mention have been around for a while and have stood the test of time.They have stood the test of time in a niche called "turnkey real estate" that has always carried a stigma.So I think that speaks volumes of their quality 👍Nobody is perfect and those that work hard, will eventually make a mistake.As long as the mistake is an "honest mistake".And being a turnkey provider myself for 10+ years now I can sure say that some investors can be a true pain in the A$$ and it feels like they look for drama/issues intentionally instead of smooth sailing lolWith that said, I suggest doing your online research and reaching out to the one that tickles your fancy the most.And then go from there.Wishing you much success.