Vacasa coordinates the cleaning as part of their management service but the cleaning costs are passed along to the guests.It's total speculation but I think the McQueeny property does better since it is closer to the more populated areas.

Thanks for the response, I'm just a real estate agent right now, but I was thinking about getting a MLO license to service my personal purchases to make them more affordable.

An option may be to roll active 401k funds to an IRA and look at using a self directed IRA to buy the property.

By utilizing social media, you can attract a more comprehensive selection of potential buyers to improve the possibility of a sale.To use social media to promote your listing, follow these tips:Create social media accounts for your real estate businessShare your listing on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramUtilize paid advertising on social media to reach a targeted audience using the targeting options provided by the platformEngage with potential buyers and answer any questions they may haveRemember, social media can be a great way to promote your real estate listing and attract a more diverse selection of prospects than just buyers currently actively searching for a property.

The Cincinnati and Columbus ones meet completely online if you can’t find a super active one in your area.

But bay area returns are likely to be higher as the appreciation may add to you active efforts.

There are great monthly meetups from CTREIA and others promoted within the BiggerPockets platform from @Ryan Luby, @Stephanie Cabral, @Devin Peterson, @Brandon Rush to name a few.We also have active facebook groups where you can meet like minded people. 

@Gerald J Flattmann III Hello, I service the San Tan Valley and Apache Junction area for investors and provide Property Management in the same.20 years in Arizona, all residential in the SE Valley with the last 6 as Property Management.I manage everything from single family to 12 plex at this time.

It's all about balancing the acquisition of new users with providing immediate value through an active community of experienced investors.Our approach is multifaceted.

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: It's not just about saving money IMHO...it's also about getting out from under their (Air and VRBO) control, regulations, cumbersome and guest friendly customer service et al...