Some use an automated value, similar to a Zestimate, while others will do an internal appraisal.  

You can link your bank feed, automate income and expense tracking and generate reports, etc. 

I was wondering if anyone uses a service to help in paying the various people they work with in investing (as applies), like contractors, home inspectors, wholesalers, appraisers, etc.I was initially looking at a serv...

You can automate 90%+ of your operations by:1) implementing a property management software with automated messaging (there are lots of options)2) using a dynamic pricing software (Pricelabs)3) finding a GREAT housekeeping company who is familiar with STR and can self-schedule with automatic notifications and live calendar access from your PMSThere is a lot of great info on the forum about self management and PMS recommendations. 

Generally speaking, locales have really good reasons for implementing regulations governing short term rentals.

You can preface it with "My costs have gone up, yada yada yada" if you wish to justify the rent increase or explain that you'll be implementing a series of increases over time to help with your costs.

4 Plex in Los Angeles City, which is part of LARSO rent control.I have a vacancy in one of the unit - can i start with implementing RUBS with just one unit.

We also visited the site prior to the auction and saw that there were other tremendous value add opportunities, which included increased security, fencing, automated billing and operations, and improved drive areas.

Massive marketing budgets, systems, and automation were put into place.

I'd start networking locally and connect with top players that are implementing student rentals in their business.