If you can't manage what you currently have, you won't manage additional income from investments.

Ask them to update your photos and put your best foot forward.If the market is doing well and your PM is marketing poorly, then you have a case for complaint and/or moving to a new manager.

I love the fact that I don’t have to manage the property as with rentals and can invest from anywhere.

I am planning to self manage as well and since there aren't many managers in my area I will likely employ a similar strategy once I decide to outsource the management.

Very good resource for getting set up with STR property managers, cleaning services, realtors, lenders, etc. https://www.getchalet.com/

@Alec Barnes As the owner of a property management company in Texas, I completely agree that a solid screening process is essential for placing quality tenants.

Investing in AZ, NV, ID, where you have family or friends that is a day away and you can start to build a network and team to help manage a property.  

This is the foundation of why LaPlante Real Estate is based in portfolio management and property management... my personal portfolio started in 2009 and I find the majority tends to be Section 8. 

For example:How well does in-house counsel adapt to different jurisdictions, especially if we’re managing properties across multiple states?

One of the biggest factors in successful flips is building a strong team: contractors, agents, lenders, and property managers.