I also when things were hot before interest rate spikes I just followed what Lennar was doing. they had a flat fee of 5k.. which for thier product was basically 1% buyer agent fee.. my product was / is 700k plus so  I was just posting 9750.. flat fee and had no problem with agents bringing in buyers . 

Markets across the country are very hot, unless it’s on off market deal or motivated seller, lowball offers are very tough in this environment,

I am an agent who has sold hundreds of Air BNB and have amazing and creative partners including lending

I saw it on a list of top 25 STR markets: https://www.fastcompany.com/91031733/housing-market-best-air... 

Hot Tub/Sauna combo is a must.

If I know absolutely nothing about cars and I take my car into a mechanic for an air filter change, if they tell me it will take 10 days to fix and bill me $1,000 for labor...that is fraud?

Not having enough reserves is hurting a lot of operators right now.You can always implement Ratio Billing for the utilities and bill back.Be careful with unit sizes, and if there is central air or PTAC systems when getting market rental comps.Looks like you've got an opportunityGino

The home prices are also much more affordable, and from what I am learning, the Salt Lake City market is getting very hot, especially considering the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2034. 

PLUMBING expansion tanks for hot water heaters, copper scabbed into galvanized pipe and proper venting HVAC - sealed duct work and properly sized for sf.

I always stress that people decide on the type of life they want and not necessarily "hot" zip codes.