Great for them, but here’s the catch: when that property sells, the exemption goes away.  

Great catch on the AirDNA cleaning fee — it’s a common pitfall, and making sure you don’t double-count expenses is key for accurate cash flow projections.I’m curious — are you mainly focusing on single-family STRs, or exploring small multi-unit opportunities as well?

That can help it show up higher in searches and catch more attention.

@Wesley W. yeah your suggestion was the only way I could think of too to ensure that I would have still have grounds to proceed with eviction even if they somehow catch up.

Some options to consider:Local property management companies – Even if you're not using them for full management, some offer à la carte inspections.Third-party inspection services – Companies like zInspector or RentCheck let you coordinate remote or in-person inspections with detailed reports.Handyman or maintenance tech – If you have a trusted handyman, having them do a quarterly walkthrough (checking for leaks, wear and tear, filter changes, etc.) can be very effective and affordable.Whichever route you choose, having regular eyes on the property can really help catch issues before they become expensive problems.

The catch is I want to use the property immediately for a DSCR refi to scale.

I think you handled it really well by getting pest control in and catching that Google photo.

What a lot of investors look for in a property manager are: 1- Clear and frequent communication- a recent survey showed property owners expect a response to an email in 4 hours or less. 2- Proactive maintenance- owners want frequent visits to the property to catch any small maintenance items before they snowball into larger ones.

I was the one to catch it not them during the walk through.

Regrettably, there is no one catch phrase that is going to keep you out of trouble.