Because when the renter leaves and the unit is turned that shelter is done out to be cleaned or painted and the cleaners can see immediately if there is something in that shelf that needs to be tossed.Good Luck!

I have seen many get completely ripped off and worse, contractor takes the money and poof their gone.

If you are okay with someone painting over your original woodwork (even though the lease says they can't) or ruining your marble countertops when they dye their hair (true stories) then you may be emotionally hardened enough to rent your original home that you have lovingly designed.Consider, also that at times you will have to carry two large mortgage payments and decide if you are willing to do that.

Thank you in advanceCarlos Let me tell you how this will go ( 99% of the time) you will get ripped off.

Anyway, code enforcement asked to see the inside of the apartment & i agreed as i was doing some improvements inside like painting etc.....afterwards he nailed a red tag to my wall which i didnt pay much attention to because I was literally unaware of what it was or what it meant.

Live there for a little while I paint it and get repairs done and then rent it out. 

After the initial set up, I go to my STR before the busy season to take inventory of linens and consumables like soap etc, replace or repair linens or small items, touch up paint, and get my eyes on the property to make sure everything is in good repair. 

It's an excellent city to meet a lot of people's desires, don't see this market as one that crashes  or even corrects-- but do see some neighborhood pockets with some ripping and some dipping.

Fresh landscaping, new paint, new layout, add a bath, a room, a garage, finish the basement, new roof, kitchen etc are just some ways to add 20,30,40K to the value with sometimes minimal investment.

If anyone out there is looking for trusted trades in HVAC, Electrical, Roofing, Foundatio, Framing, Painting, Drywall, Cleaners, Junk Removal, etc., let me know.