Hello good people!

Whether it’s sprucing up a property with a few renovations or doing a full-scale flip, a good contractor can make all the difference.

So, go with a good solution on the deadbolt.Screw a lockbox in a wall near the door for an emergency physical key.Find a locksmith that can rekey the doors between tenants - put ALL locks on the same key.Most electronic locks warn you when the battery is getting low.

There are still properties that can increase their rents, and may make for a good investment.  

I did a test to see interest at $3,000 that got some good candidates, but didn't take them through the whole qualification process because it's not ready to rent yet. 

If I were down there I would think about setting up a food truck or 10 or 20 and serving breakfast burritos 24 hours a day with some good hot coffee.Just my 2 cents.

Welcome aboard and good luck investing!

The key is to offer something different to the other homes, and be an attentive host, to get good reviews to boost OTA (Airbnb/vrbo) rankings. 

Seems like you're in a good spot with lots of options.

I remember some of my staff trying to rent rooms and they would get 70 applications and interview potential roommates in person to see if it was a good fit.