The property is a cosmetic flip, needing cleaning, floor refinishing, and interior painting.

You can point out spots like nail holes where they hung pictures, dirty spots in the apartment needing cleaning, blown outlets they are overusing, etc.

It will be a clean BRRRR and will be able to own the property free and clear after the cash out refinance.

Instead of just writing "property maintenance," note activities like "installed new light fixtures" or "deep cleaned kitchen for guest turnover."

Line Item Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $500 Business Hour Service Calls $80/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $110/hour + Materials Cost + Tax HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee

Most successful STR owners I work with in the Pocono's/Lake Wallenpaupack PA utilize only someone to clean, and a few local handymen.

Own 10 rentals in Columbus Ohio and building another 21 new build single family houses in Florida that will be a clean BRRRR that will be free and clear.

Even with that, I had vacancy for 3 months, turnover expenses (rekeying, deep cleaning, etc), paying the one month lease to find a new tenant and also the new tenants are in at a lower rental rate then the prior tenants. (1500 to 1350)My Little Rock tenant has been paying but already slightly behind.

Whenever I show the property, I try to make it as clean and organized as possible so that it looks appealing to whoever is interested.

Some may want to leave without the responsibility of cleaning.