The key is getting a good RE consultant that specializes in no-cost consulting, engineering-based cost segregation estimates, and reasonable study costs who works with your CPA/tax professional.

Come on man, be professional.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

I hired a project manager who was checking on his work once a week.I decided to fire him last sunday after sending someone to check on the floor which was in terrible shape.

This move was motivated by the desire to play tennis professionally, and such lessons involve schedules that are at odds with those of any school other than online.

I would highly recommend leaving electrical and plumbing work to professionals, and your area may even require work to be done by licensed professionals.

I am just starting my first STR, thinking of hiring a co-host.  

So if you have your evidence hold your cool and act professional you probably win.Not a foreclosure but I sold  a house on contract to someone and they committed waste on my property..

We were able to manage the property ourselves for 6 months and eventually decided to hire a property manager to take overDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Hiring professional comes with a cost, and not hiring professional comes with a cost.