Quote from @John Carbone: Anecdotal for sure, but all 8 of my listings currently qualify and have the “new badge” and I noticed the badge earlier in the week when I looked at my listings.

If you decide to accept cash or a check, make sure you provide a receipt with a carbon copy every single time. 

Quote from @John Carbone: Quote from @Luke Carl: Quote from @Collin H.: Quote from @Luke Carl: Much bigger yield with No property manager.

Quote from @John Carbone: It’s a down year for the smokies this year in general, some are saying 20 percent decline in revenues is considered to be the expectation this year.  

Carbon monoxide though 

Quote from @John Carbone: Quote from @JD Martin: Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Quote from @JD Martin: I'm sorry, but you have no evidence whatsoever that a downturn has any relation just because you feel it's so.

Here are some thoughts off the top of my head: Monthly Tasks:Collect rent from tenants and deposit it into your accountCheck and respond to any tenant requests or concernsPay any bills or utilities that are your responsibility as the landlordUpdate your rental property accounting and record keepingQuarterly Tasks:Change air filters and inspect HVAC systemsCheck and clean gutters, downspouts, and drainage areasTest smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectorsConduct a property walk-through with tenants to address any issues or concernsEvaluate current rental rates and compare to the local market to ensure you are charging a fair rent priceInspect the property for any needed repairs or maintenanceYearly Tasks:Renew or update leases with current tenantsConduct a deep cleaning and inspection of the propertyCheck and replace any worn or damaged appliances, fixtures, or equipmentEvaluate and adjust your rental property insurance coverage as neededFile your taxes and ensure all rental income and expenses are properly reportedAdditionally, look at fireplace here on biggerpockets.

Quote from @John Carbone: Quote from @John D.: Lake Havasu is down huge from last summer, with lots of new listings and less demand.......hoping some folks get out of the STR biz by next summer or none of us will be making money....or at least no one that's bought in the last year or two. 

@John Carbone

This could be media, filtration at various micron including possibly activated carbon and I use a softener and potassium chloride for regenerative.