Sometimes just from photos.

What I ended up with was having to fly to Detroit myself to explain basic rehab issues that I could see in the photo updates, or to see the work in person for pictures I just wasn’t receiving and would request. 

The things that are most important are cleanliness and great photos.

Better for photos and higher rents as well. 

going to a flooring store and getting a quote, or sending my handyman some photos and asking for a quote, or going to Lowes and totaling up the materials.but don't worry about making a rental HGTV quality. 

Yea as long as they don't put the same AI team on it that they used on the AI photo fiasco! 

Then it will receive feedback from data such as click-through rates and booking rates to determine if it is a top property.With this I suggest that you take time during the slow season to scout your competition and upgrade amenities and photos to put your best foot forward.Obviously not everyone has the luxury to do this, but it will give your listing the best chance to take its place among the top results for your sub-market.Others may have valid opinions to the contrary, and I suggest you consider what you know about your market.

I'm debating buying a 3 unit where the existing tenant in the top unit clearly smokes in the unit (cigarette in ash tray in listing photo).

As you can see in the photos, I placed stepping lumber so I dont fall, in addition to tethering myself to an anchor in the roof.

Take a photo and run it thru Google pics looking for a match.