If it takes you $8-10k to renovate a unit, not including cost and time to find a new qualified tenant etc. a $50 -$100 a month difference in rent for a known / stable tenant in my opinion outweighs the the full turn prospect.  

I have been operating STRs for 5 years now, and there are many with much more experience, so you are sure to get other opinions.  

I am here for experts opinion to find out what you guys think?

You’re NEVER going to get an UNBIASED opinion from someone whose income depends on selling something.  

So, if a PM allowed a squatter to live in a unit 30 days without noticing or taking action, that would be negligent in my opinion.

Hey BiggerPockets Community, I am a newish investor in Austin, Texas and wondering what your opinions are regarding entering REI through Fix and Flips in ATX in 2025 and beyond? 

Matterport, in my opinion, is a step above traditional video tours because it allows people to tour the property and view the measurements of each room. 

Here's how I do my due diligence:1) Portfolio matching: (takes 30 seconds per deal)a) Have an educated opinion on where I think we are in the real estate cycles (financial and physical market cycles)b) Then and only then do I pick the strategies, capital stack, and specialized asset subclasses that make sense for that opinion.

If you've been looking to buy, the next few months leading up the election is the perfect time, in my opinion. 

I'm not an attorney and this is personal opinion only and not egal advice.