There are companies out there that manage the whole process for you, which I am considering, though until now, I have really wanted the understand all aspects of the vacation rental myself.

@Mary MunozIn Brandon and Heather Turner's book, The Book on Managing Rental Properties, they suggest giving applications to everyone who comes to look at the unit, even if you know they would never be able to qualify under your standards. 

My total property management fee was only $2,300.  

My property Manager has contacted the case Mgr, the supervisor, the person over that dept.

And it is only like 20 bucks/year like others mentioned so unless you plan on being locked in analysis paralysis for a year you will not even save that much...YES if you are buying turn key and plan on using property manager for everything. 

One of our team members who lives in Michigan has agreed to take on the cleaning/turnover themselves, but we know this isn't a sustainable business model.For those of you in the area doing AirBNB/VRBO, how are you managing turnover?

Hi Guys - can you help me find a good affordable rental property management software which has the capabilities to send reminders for tax due dates, maintenance and can accommodate affordable housing?

I manage around 400 rentals with 14 years of experience and have never been sued once.

You'll also want to factor in any maintenance costs and property management fees.It's a good idea to consult with a financial advisor or real estate professional to help you determine the best course of action.

It's not easy to work your way into a GP role, especially with a team that already has experience/track record.Some things to think through..How many deals has the team done together?