They eventually rotated roommates which was amazing as that meant lower turnaround, and they're some of the best tenants I've ever had. 

Just 20 years ago, it was very common for PMCs to pay owners in the middle of the month - for the previous month's collected funds.Reasons were: waiting for tenant checks to clear, accounting often done on spreadsheets and just overall length of time to receive & process bills.Technology has sped up all of this.We actually do two bulk payments to owners each month, the 15th & last day of each month, for whatever tenants have paid to that date - in the current month.So, guessing your PMC is either:1) Still using spreadsheets as they haven't invested in PM software.2) Still following the mindset of, "this is how we've always done it".Some questions that will clarify:1) Do they have a website and how much functionality does it have?

Secondly, the appraisal often notes functional obsolescence because of this and a lack of a common area.

We build for long-term tenancy from day one.Durable rehabs, simple finishes, and functional layouts matter more than aesthetics.

Minimal-rehab preference fits Toledo better than you think.A lot of cash-flow deals in Toledo work because the operator buys something that’s already functional, not a full BRRRR.

Laud and Naples, build a rotating bench of wholesalers by 1) posting your buy box and proof-of-close in local FB/Discord/Meetup groups, 2) calling title companies and investor-friendly agents to ask which wholesalers actually closed in the last 90 days, 3) filtering fast using a noise-to-numbers scan: require address, photos, real comps within tight distance, a written scope, and their ARV assumptions; if they can’t provide, pass.

Doesn’t need to be high-end, just functional and clean.For rent comps: Furnished Finder and Airbnb (filter 28+ nights) will give you MTR rates.

Interior design conversations count if they’re about functionality/guest experience, not aesthetics for personal use a quick note in your log like “layout planning for guest flow” is sufficient.

The marketing functions is where the very host cost comes in.

Obviously your goal is to widen the spread, so focus on what you can control  Expenses are also a function of market, as some of my properties have taxes at 65% of total expenses, while others are 15%.