To combat this problem, a great management company who will have your back and navigate the ebb and flow of the ever changing climate of these rental sites is essential.

Management - between myself and a super I work with I think management of the job will be straight forward.

I am hoping to find another out of state investor who would be willing to chat about ways to be successful managing the rehab and the general chaos. 

I would look into a manager, this is a bit murky and can open up some legal issues with one slip-up. 

Basically that means developing Investor portfolios, managing commercial assets and design build.

Hello, I'm a self-managing landlord and I'm looking to build a network of go-to people for maintenance and emergencies.

I assume you were chasing the low bid and unfortunately this led to abysmal contract management on your part.

Two questions for those of you that have more than 1 self-managed STR:1.

I have a full time employee that does database management and property searches. 

The most common I know of for people low on cash is partnering with someone who will finance most, if not all, of the deal in exchange for them taking care of most, if not all, of acquisition and management.