This will help you narrow down your "expectations" and will speed up your site selection process.  

This process happens all the time. 

- Expertise & Track Record: experienced team with a proven history of success- Market Knowledge & Network: local market expertise and strong industry connections- Financial Strength & Flexibility: access to capital and flexible investment structures- Operational Efficiency: effective asset management and cost control through vertically integrated property management and leveraging economies of scale- Innovative Strategies: value-add projects, portfolio diversification, distressed funds, niche markets, etc.- Technology: use of data analytics that can lead to more informed investment decisions, and integrating innovative technologies to improve operational efficiencies as well as improving tenant & investor experience- Strong Investor Relations: consistent, ongoing and transparent communication and educational opportunities for investors, including a peek behind the curtains inviting them to the office for events and internal investment committee meetings- Customer-Centric Services: customized solutions to meet specific needs and interests of various investors and full-service offerings from brokerage, property management, leasing, to funds/syndication opportunitiesWhat else did I miss?

Learned a lot throughout the process of setting up the house as an STR!

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

I have been very successful at the role I'm in now of finding leads, using deal machine and podio to run it at mass and cold call them and my skills have been tuned up a bit through that.

@Chelsea Yanc 1) Find a rental application & lease that complies with all state and local laws2) Figure out a screening process, including pulling credit reports.

Keep sharing your success, please!

You won't be able to go in front of a judge to process an eviction without that evidence. 

I know know any path in this industry will be difficult but transitioning and applying the same amount of hours I work now, I'm sure it will lead to success eventually.