They screwed up on lots of other things too, so I severed our relationship in November and communicated the new management (me) to the tenant.

We are doing well with them all but the 12 unit is much more efficient and more profitable than the 2's. 

I’m on my cell phone and my communication is limited right now on the site.

They do full-service management including bookings, pricing and guest communications but if you just need cleaning, I'm sure they'd be open to talking. 

Any advice on how to do it more efficiently to get my money back sooner?

Communication is key.

Just ask the agent if its an option to run it by their client, or if your in direct communication with the owner just ask him if its possible as you put another deal together.

Also, Not that this is a hard and fast rule or something I look at when screening but I have also found that *among well-qualified tenants*, pet owners tend to be more responsible, timely, communicative, etc... than non pet owners.

HiI'm a fairly new landlord (almost two years) and am working on getting efficient.

Whatever it is, you will be working for a more seasoned project manager or senior project manager.To find companies, search in your local area:Google search for news about company activities, company announcements, new projects, public hearings, phase releases (new units released to the market), new hires or promotions.Google search and look for advertising for new projects selling or renting units and identify the developer.Get a development internshipAn alternative, if you are finding a job a challenge, offer yourself up as an intern for a small development company, with the express purpose of gaining development experience, or at least that's how you should communicate it to them.