How was your experience in vetting Cleaners and finding someone reliable when it comes to communication and also offering a good cleaning service to your place?

Has anyone used the hospitable software to book cleaners?

I’m currently in the process of purchasing my first rental in the Covington / Newport, KY area and I’m looking to connect with other local investors and owners who are active in that market.My main focus is mid-term and short-term rentals, and I’m especially interested in learning:Which neighborhoods are performing best right nowLocal regulations & licensing tipsProperty management experiencesContractor / cleaner / lender recommendationsAnything you wish you knew before buying in the areaI’m a long-time business owner in the property service space (landscaping & fencing), so I bring a very hands-on, operations-minded approach and I’m looking to build long-term relationships — not just make a quick purchase.If you’re investing on the KY side of the river or in the greater Cincinnati market, I’d love to connect, share notes, and help each other grow.Feel free to comment here or send me a message.Looking forward to being part of the local investor community.

I integrate with Pricelabs (dynamic pricing) and ResortCleaning (cleaners) and that's all I need.II do use Quickbooks for bookkeeping but my bookkeeper just pulls the Airbnb and VRBO statements directly from those sites, so I don't really need an integration there. 

You might buy the lien for 0K thinking you'll get the property, but the original owner redeems it, or there's a UCC lien in front of you that obliterates your position.Foreclosures are cleaner if you're buying from the actual lender or at auction with a clear title, but those deals have already been picked over.

Does anyone have an opinion on using an AirBnB Co-Host for the first year or so ( until I have a good network of contractors, cleaners etc.) in an out of state area where the property is located?

That means a reliable cleaner who can work weekends and be flexible with timing.

Its taken a while to get the cheapest cleaner, the best exterminator etc after vetting almost every one of them in the area.

Given that it's in a low density area having options for cleaners and management will make it easier for potential buyers to consider expanding into that market. 

You would not qualify for the exemption unless you also meet the two year ownership and occupancy test.In many cases, the cleaner approach is for your mother to sell the property directly to you at an agreed price, use her capital gains exclusion if she qualifies, and then you renovate and flip under your own ownership.