If given a choice between one paid-in-full property and two identical properties with 50% leverage, the latter will always out perform in the long run.  

You may do better getting a local realtor as leasing agent and sub out all the maintenance to reliable folks who are local.

Do y'all have any advice relating to how to have more reliable estimates and how to find sub-markets in areas?

Hello Saulo, I have two STRs and the main things my cleaners do - Reliability - they live close to where I operate so that's always a plus Availability - I do constantly update the calendar so they know well in advance of turnoversPictures - they always send pictures after they're done in the event we have a discrepancy with a guest (it will happen)Additionals - if I ran out of something, they will get it an add it to the invoice. 

I would use a service such as vacationrentaldesk.com for this.A direct booking is no more risky than a booking through VRBO or Airbnb; they aren’t verifying identity, either.In fact, my own company has taken thousands of reservations over 19 years, and we don’t verify identity.  

For business owners, having a separate legal entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company, provides the unique ability to create a credit identity with business credit reporting agencies, also known as a business credit profile.Reality check:  > Funding your business with your home equity or personal savings/guarantee is a HUGE risk  > ~45% of Small Businesses applied for a Business Loan in 2023  > Less than 2% of SBA Loans are actually funded/approved  > 29% of Small Businesses FAIL because thee run out of Capital  > Your company’s name on a credit card is NOT corporate credit (if you used your FICO score to get it)  > Business (EIN) credit will open new ways to finance your growthIf you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you always got!

also, if anyone has any good connects for reliable contractors in the Tulsa, OK market id love to get connected for a fix and flip im working on!

I think not hiring a PM might be based on the following:1) How far you live from all your properties.2) If you have a very reliable handyman nearby your properties who can be a "point person" to asses issues when necessary.3) If you don't mind doing the advertising, interviewing and showing your properties when you have potential tenants.I have had 10 rentals until recently and I did all the PM work for 12 years.

I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations for a reliable property manager in the area.

The above varies based on the lender as large investment property lenders decide on their own guidelines that are often similar but not identical.