I added a pool and did some landscaping and have been using it as a family winter retreat and renting it to a STR operator the rest of the year.

Painters hispanic owned hispanic workers Landscape hispanic owned hispanic workers  final clean Eastern block owned eastern block ladies speak no english.

@Stuart Udis I pretty much avoided looking into any of the Philadelphia offerings knowing I had no idea about the area or the local rental environment/landscape.

. ==== Projected Income ====**Off Season**-$4,000/Month Rent Period: September - May (7 Months) Projected Income: $28,000**Summer 1**-$8,000/Week Rent Period: June (4 Weeks)Projected Income: $32,000**Summer 2**-$8,500/WeekRent Period: July-September (12 Weeks) Projected Income: $102,000**Optional** (Basement Apartment)-$2,000/Month -Rent Period: Year Round Projected Income: $24,000TOTAL PROJECTED INCOME: $186,000 ==== Operating Cost ====-Mortgage: $84,000 ($7,000/Month) -Utilities: $36,200Gas $6,000 ($500/Month) Electricity $6,000 ($500/Month) Internet $2,400 ($200/Month) Garbage $5,000 (Estimate) Pool $4,000 ($250/Week)Landscaping: $4,000 -Mowing: $2,400 ($150/Week)  -Clean Ups: $1,600 (Spring & Fall)-Weekly Turnovers: $8,800 ($550/Week)==== Legal Cost ====Summer Rental Fee: $20,100 (15% of $134K)Sandwich Rental Tax: $6,855 (15% of $45,700) NET PROFFIT: $38,845.00

May this year bring you strategic wins and profitable ventures in an evolving market landscape.

With a competitive landscape for all types of real estate I had a very difficult time finding opportunities where the price and numbers looked good, and the seller was motivated enough to carry a note.

Why Insurance is Not Enough Unfortunately, the landscape with guests and how often lawsuits are filed, has changed dramatically in the last 4-5 years and it's a risk no STR homeowner should take!

The interior was outdated, the landscaping was overgrown, and several deferred maintenance issues were apparent.

All 1300 aren’t going to stay forever, but I promise you a few are going to stick and change the landscape.

Just make sure you are not installing this in lieu of linen closet if there's space restrictionsExterior: Landscaping, Fencing & Walkways: Don't have to spend a lot on landscaping but make sure yard is fenced, clear of debris,  private and secure.