I don't want to deal with property managers, let alone tenants who will get on my nerves by failing to pay rent or demanding a new stove, refrigerator, window, HVAC and etc., and breaking the drywall and kitchen cabinets with sledgehammer if I evict them for non-payment of the rent.

I've managed over 1000 residential units in my career (so far) and I've seen this plenty of times.

Also, make sure there is some kind of waste management agreement.

Our efficient project management ensured timely, on-budget completion.

Hi Anthony, are you local and managing yourself or out of town? 

Can second home be operated by a management firm that has control over occupancy?

Our efficient project management ensured the renovations were completed on time and within budget.

Safe means after you have conservatively underwritten the deal including maintenance, property management, vacancy, etc it still has positive cash flow.

Our efficient project management ensured timely, on-budget completion.

New to managing our STR that is 1/2 block from the beach.