They get volume pricing from contractors, probably have their sales person license which means they can save on that end and can usually get it done quicker than you because they’re supplying their crew with consistent work which will lessen their holding costs.

@Andrew Flora you just need to see who consistently posts and has good advice and examples of how it worked for them.

Mold remediators are going to sell you hard on a full abatement that may or may not be necessary, so at least get a few more quotes to see if they are consistent. 

A return of 12.4%, if that were to be consistent per year (which it never is), means it would take you 8 years to recover your cash...and then start making a profit. 

Like consistency of nights booked per month, unit type, rent rates, etc.

@Roy Mitle @Roy Mitle you can either do a steady increase deposits the market (say a consistent 3 percent a year or you can go with the market 2% one year and 5% another) most areas rentals are strong and rates are increasing so I would say no more then five percent then settle for no less then two percent.

Hello, I've been on and off here for years but I am committed to using the forums and resources on a more consistent basis this year. 

Stay consistent that’s the key!

I have secured funding and I am looking to establish a local team consisting of Property Manager, General Contractor and real estate agent.

.- be consistent with it. it's hard to have a consistent schedule with school, but now that you're out, your time is whatever you choose to do with it outside of work.- as far as analyzing deals, you can easily connect with a real estate agent that can add you on their mailing list. this will give you access to the mls, where you can see most if not all of the listings. also go through the other resources provided on this site such as "How to Evaluate Comps"- good luck and I hope you're successful.