So I think the operative wird is balance.Note - Most of my career in Construction was spent working for exremely wealthy people that you speak of. ($12 mm dollar houses and all that....)

This level of professionalism becomes second nature.Frankly, when you come from a corporate background and you enter REI you are shocked by how primitive most "investors" operate.

My updated expected monthly rental income will be $2,800, resulting in a cash flow of $795 per month (excluding my share of the split utilities).I plan to set aside at least 80% of my cash flow for property-related expenses.Additionally, I’ll be installing keypads and security cameras for enhanced safety and operational efficiency.

I don't understand why they operate this way.

I recently toured a property in Phoenix where solar power and water-saving features cut operational costs by nearly 20%.6.

I say calculated because we are still within our first year of operations so I wouldn't be able to tell you what the actual average stabilized returns are until I have enough data.  

It reminds of the people who go into the casino, and melt down at the table when bust on there last $ and start screaming at the dealer that they "should have" won that hand, gotten so-n-so's card blah-blah-blah....     

The other unit a hot tub.The unit with the pool and hot tub has been operating as a STR for two years.

Buying an out of state rental property from a realtor, wholesaler or off facebook or zillow etc as opposed to from an operation or turnkey provider who has an active, substancial, and effective boots on the ground team or teams to support you after you close on the sale. 

If you do decide to work with them, you could set up a clear partnership where they’re equity partners and you handle the management and operations.