I like to buy in good locations that attract good tenants, screen applicants very well, and retain good tenants.

This means they need the next infusion of money to get materials and subs out there, and their subs are always waiting for payments as well.

They may recommend durable materials and finishes that are easy to clean and maintain, reducing downtime between bookings.Stay Competitive: In a competitive market, professionally designed properties stand out among the competition.

I have 2 4,500 sq ft indoor pool homes just finished up and because of material selection and sprinkler system the insurance is less than my 3 bed pool home a 1/4 mile away.

Thank you, I really appreciate the tips because it's so much information and I just want to be focusing on the right material. 

She has the ability to pay rent, but would rather spend it on material items than her bills.

AI can help craft some marketing materials and can help you call inbound leads, it can't do cold calling (legally) in the USA.

How do you find and compensate a good designer for overall material choices and color selections? 

Don't over leverage yourself, and try to retain as much of the original cash flow as possible while picking up an asset or 2 in a higher appreciating neighborhood. 

This means designing with the size/length of all materials in mind.2 - Don't make design decisions based on what you want, or what you would live in.