Good STR hosting is not as labor intensive as running a B&B but it does require some of the same attention to customer service. 

@Joe Funari thx there was a bigger pockets site that listed BP realtors in every state.

I just got the maintenance and repair bills back from my property manager (who I hired approximately 8 months ago because I’m out of town) and the turnover costs were approximately $8k ($3k patch & paint, $900 for a new fridge because lots of interior parts were broken, $900 for deep cleans, door repair, labor, etc).

Check your warranty period (on labor) and call the roofer.

@Joe SplitrockThanks Joe this is helpful and it is exactly what my HVAC technician mentioned during his tune-up,  this tenant moved in after the last tune up.A problem I have in general when I attempt to educate is they generally tend to resist and come back with with an argument this is not how it used to be at my previous place so I've been trying back up the education part with some resources Online on HVAC for a more healthy debate hope I will find some online resources soon.

A realtor who is well established in the area will always have contacts for landscaping, handymen, contractors, labor, lenders etc.

@Michael Temple and @Joe Splitrock - sorry gentlemen, you're incorrect.Depreciation recapture is NOT due in the year of sale, which is a very common misunderstanding, even between CPAs.

@Joe Splitrock@Penny Clark Thanks for the suggestions.

@Joe VilleneuveI would tend to agree with joe on this .

Originally posted by @Joe Splitrock:@Brian Crowe the rules on this vary by state and even city.