In both cases, having a property manager who can adapt to the specific needs of each asset type is essential.I believe that the best property managers understand that profitability and customer experience are not mutually exclusive—when both are done well, everyone benefits.Thanks for bringing up this great discussion!

Specifically, I’m curious about the following:2/2 vs. 3/2 properties: Are there significant advantages to offering a 2/2?

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The best way to do this is to renovate a unit or two to the specifications to bring it up to market.  

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

It's the only way you'll get a good idea of what the market is really doing in your area, and keeps everyone competing to find the best coverage, deductibles, and premiums for your specific account.Hope this is helpful. 

kudos for your specific and thoughtful post. 

I do not have a specific credit score requirement.

I will not comment as to the tax laws and underlying rules - that is a discussion you can have with your tax advisor who presumably you are paying to help you.What I will do is provide practical and business guidance on tracking time.Firstly, there are apps available that can assist with time tracking where you can specifically detail your time, who you met with, etc.

They might have insights on specific zip codes or pitfalls to avoid. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521