The problem is now your fourplex is competing against all this new construction with pools, gyms, and amazing amenities that you can't compete with.

It does seem competitively priced for the area.If anyone has insights into how the existing HELOC might impact the mortgage assumption or tips for negotiating on a deal like this, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Also, when you go to sell, your buyer pool will be running into similar scenarios with lending. 

Anyone have tips for finding them and how to structure the deal to become lucrative for them as well?

@Josh CaughranWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

BiggerPockets groups —lots of solid resources and a supportive community here or at local REI meetups; you'll find folks willing to share tips (and maybe even some potential partners).Here are some other strategies that could also help you scale faster:Partnerships/Joint Ventures: Teaming up with others, especially experienced investors or people with capital but limited time.

However, with the frequent incidents and the persistent odor, even after cleaning, I’m beginning to wonder if this has become the norm for STRs in urban areas.Any advice or tips on how to prevent this would be greatly appreciated!

For example, if you buy in a semi-rural area or suburban area the pool of applicants can be much smaller and with an increase in supply it creates a downward pressure on prices and higher days on market averages.

Any tips or resources are appreciated.

Any tips, insights, or things to watch out for?