For the majority of the properties we manage for our clients, we pass the yard responsibilities to the tenants.

Companies like CFA do much more in depth market analysis and research than I know I ever have done so some latch onto the back of those companies and look to invest in areas that these large companies are opening new/more stores in as a starting point. 

Make sure to ask for client referrals and interview more than one company in Flint.

However, upon closer inspection, several red flags became apparent:Lack of Transparency: Despite claims of being a Georgia corporation, a search in the State of Georgia Secretary of State’s Division of Corporations database revealed no record of the company.

We don't want to bring on every owner or every property unless they fit within our target market, so, I do the far majority of the sales - this is our check and balance.

I'm looking to sell my first home, which I've been renting out for the last 2 1/2 years -- I first contacted my property management company  for seller services, and they initially wanted a year exclusive selling rights.

For owners with a small portfolio (1-3 STR), how did you decide between self management vs hiring a vacation rental company?

When companies consider new locations, they look for specific factors:Population over 1 Million: Companies need a large, skilled workforce and robust infrastructure.Low Crime Rates: High crime deters businesses and residents.Low Operating Costs: Companies seek locations that allow them to remain competitive, avoiding areas with high taxes and regulations.Low Risk of Natural Disasters: Companies are wary of areas prone to natural disasters that can disrupt operations.

I like markets with diverse job drivers, and it is always helpful to have major corporations locally. 

They must be exclusive to your properties ("your" as in the company that employs them).