I once responded to an ad on Craiglist that I thought was a mobile home, come to find out it was a sketchy homemade tree house like structure on top of a trailer for towing. 

We have 2 properties near Joshua Tree, CAWe are looking for rental arbitrage company to manage them for us.Can somebody suggest any rental arbitrage company/business that can manage our 2 properties there?

I plan on doing some of the work myself but you're not going to find me up in a tree trying to save a buck.

Some folks have a real problem with basic comprehension.... or just too stupid to see the forest for the trees.

The 4-Hour Workweek.The Millionaire Real Estate Investor - I consider this book to be a fairly comprehensive guide to investing in real estate.Tax-Free Wealth - If you own a business and know it’s a successful and business, Tax-Free Wealth is a must read.Barking Up the Wrong Tree - Very interesting book from start to finish.What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow.The Essential Handbook for Landlords - A good beginner's book for new landlords or wanna be RE investor.The Alchemist - I saved this book for last because it is the one that truly has meaning for me beyond simply being a great book.

So yes you do not need to allow accessAlso regarding trees, in most states if your tree falls on someone elses property and causes damage, if it was a healthy tree and due to a storm then you are not responsible, he would need to file an insurance claim. but sending you a bill I would say send it to your insurance company and then they can contact me for mine if they need it.

Putting a lot away as there's some trees I want removed, and possibly installing a w/d in the one unit that doesn't have it (doesn't currently have hook-ups).

While they started cutting down trees yesterday, they said the actual construction won't start until at least early summer. 

@John PowellFrom my experience gutter cleaning will depend on how many trees are around the property dropping leaves into the gutters.

In the 1/3 year we've had our STR, these things seem to be the most important to our guests:1. location (folks appreciate being close to Pigeon Forge AND Gatlinburg)2. cabin-feel (they like the log cabin aesthetic and prefer that over traditional construction materials and styles)3. hot tub is a must. 4. stocked kitchen... many folks just eat out, but quite a few like to buy groceries and cook, so having the right pots, pans, utensils and spices has won some hearts and minds.5. view... the better the view the more they'll appreciate the time they spend on the property. whether that's just trees, or a ridge line, or the full majesty of a mountain range.Good luck in your search!