It uses both tools (Rentometer, BP rent estimate tool, and Zillow) to get price a start price and then specifies how to remove poor comps to adjust the tool price.  

The opportunities are suggesting me to bring the rates even further down, even though the strategy is set about mid-way in the revenue range.I did make a few adjustments to the pricing though, so I'm curious to see if the search impressions move around at all.So I take it that VRBO actually doesn't boost new properties by a little bit automatically?

We could have changed this but that home is only a part time rental and the tenant seemed to adjust. 

Owners are supposed to certify to the Board if no sales were generated in any particular month, as well as provide a copy of any Colorado sales tax return or alternatively, a report from AirBnB or VRBO regarding the sales for that month.I find this invasive, crappy, and a whole lot more that shouldn't be said in polite company. 

Sometimes a simple conversation will help your property manger understand how to better meet your expectations and adjust accordingly, and it's easier than switching to an entirely new company.

If a RE value increases at the rate of inflation, you have no gain from appreciation in inflation adjusted dollars without leverage.  

With a big fire, it might totally be worth hiring an outside / independent adjustor to review their adjustment work.  

He probably wrote it up on a MS Word or Google Doc, no notary seal or anything to certify his identity and uploaded it to DocuSign "Name of person promise to pay Becca F. the sum of $$$$.....

In addition to adjusting your personal budget to save more, a side hustle can be a great way to quickly pad the bank account.

Figure out what your goals are and what you're going to be underwriting for, and THEN look for the deal while adjusting your sails as you learn more about the local market.