This will bring you to the spreadsheet as well as the video on how to use it.  

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Something that will help shed some light on this is reading Garrett Sutton's book "Start Your Own Corporation" as well as Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad's Guide to Investing".  

Well, you need to start by buying value add properties.

Also, most decent STR property managers will be happy to offer projections for properties, or even realtors who do a lot of STR business as well. 

We are in central PA as well and while A/C is a plus, most homes do not have it and rely on window units for the dog days of summer. 

Rategain is a new one for me and I wonder why you chose them over other PMS that are well known?

I wanted to refresh the paint on the front doors and shutters as well.

I’m a mortgage broker and can help you out on the end as well.

If you don't need them you would be just as well getting the higher annual deductions than the one time claim, as either way you are going to be recapturing the depreciation if you sell.