And that educational out, you know, where you get a degree that offers you upward job mobility, where you move into a big house, and you drive an expensive, late-model car? 

Just make sure everything is clearly written and legally enforceable.Having a local property manager sounds like a smart move, especially since you’re managing from out of state.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

They want stellar performance on: 1) listing, 2) screening, 3) leasing, 4) inspections, 5) maintenance, 6) lease enforcement, 7) communication, 8) liability mitigation, 9) tenant management, 10) market trends, 11) technology, 12) move-in / move-out process, 13) handling/disposing of tenant property, 14) resolving disputes, 15) vendor relationship and management, etc. 

I personally am a STR manager and know two STR managers in AZ (websites below) and happy to answer question about the process or what to look for in a good manager if you'd like!

-Most lenders have an appraisal appeal process.- See if another lender can use a lower qualifying DSCR ratio and 80LTV is possible on a cash out refi.

I’m trying to move away from it, but was wondering if other people knew how to do it

There are key questions you'll need to ask about the group, the process, and of course verify their response with students.  

This is largely based on experience so you can shoot for the moon, but be prepared to settle on what works with your strategy.Once you have done one, now you are building experience... and then you can move forward and hopefully with better terms.

When I move out of my primary to rent it out, it def won't cash flow.