Would you be able to share what the general property management fees are on a AirBNB?

I'm going to try leasing the place out myself again, but if I'm struggling, I will hire property manager. 

If you live in CA, NY, Boston etc - the financial difference is big enough.Investing in your home town is always best, you have the home-field advantage and you can buy, rehab and manage a lot more efficiently.

See restrictions of a DST below:Because a DST (the Trust) is a tax-driven structure, there are certain limitations imposed on what the Trust (and the trustee, the asset manager and the master tenant) can do.

You know just as well as I do that the entry level SFH turn key model is nothing but a money grab for the turn key providers and PM's who ultimately manage the properties for them.

Not a rookie - While I have never purchased a home without an agent, I have purchased two homes in the last fifteen years in Denver and, at some point, managed both with some form of rental income, plus helping my mom manage the independent basement apartment in her home.

My suggestion would be to cap your utilities at a certain amount and have Tenants pay anything over that amount.That will help you manage your expenses, and also allow Tenants to gage their usage each month, and make adjustments if they don't want to go over the allotted amount.As far as collection, provide the bill showing any overages and just have them pay for it along with their rent. 

Divide the long-term vision into manageable steps.

Start by being actively involved with your PROPERTY MANAGEMENT duties.  

Getting a rental license as an out-of-state investor is doable, but you’ll need to manage inspections and compliance.