- Should I try to keep looking for a different agent who has more experience with STRs specifically?

Once you have that then identify specific things that you think you need to learn to accomplish that plan. 

We optimized the design for cash-flow and what we necessary in the particular neighborhood What was the outcome?

Rehab the entire property and added new fence landscaping and furnace and hot water heatersWhat was the outcome?

Strategy will also help you identify specific goals, such as cash flow, appreciation, and so on. 

A quick Google search turned this up:Some states, like South Carolina and Oregon, even require aspiring managers to carry a specific property manager's license.

I have been in the STR game 7 years and have built from scratch two times already, with unique architecture/ design forward STR specific builds as a hedge against the competition in my area.

There are specific occupancy requirements on the FHA loan, and generally you have to make payments for at least 6 months.

However, I'm interested in more detailed guidelines regarding the specific categories of expenses and income, as well as any operational assumptions you might advise.For instance:General and Administrative Expenses: How do we determine if costs related to software, credit card fees, office supplies, etc., are reasonable based on the size (square footage) of the facility?

What was the outcome?