The ones showing 5 stars all look and sound the same, I'm sure they were paid for that. 

Now, when I saw the name "Nicole Curtis", I was expecting a TV star from the show "Rehab Addict" ;)

.), but these can be quite a trek for your property manager, so make sure you have that figured out before investing too far from Birmingham proper.  

A 3-4 star review isn’t worth the $40 (which is the number I’d say is fair. $20 to cleaner $20 late check out).

In our first few months as STR owners/managers, we've found that people REALLY like what we're doing with our log cabin and they are highly satisfied and giving five star reviews online. 

Plan is to build a rock star team out of state to help acquire, rehab, and manage the property.

I'd be very interested in seeing an illustration that would justify investment in these policies.I do completely agree that the mutual fund industry has sold a bill of goods, with their constant entreaties to just pour your money into the latest 5-star Lipper-rated fund.

Tell them you want a contract within 90 days, not a "reach for the stars" high price that will never fly.

My Family owns and operates a PM company in Cincinnati through North Star Realty. 

We really care about green apartment living, and try to attract green-minded tenants with good insulation, energy star mechanicals, solar panels, and a tilled garden bed ($30 well spent!).