If you're considering this route, comparing different providers and understanding their specific requirements is advisable.

Look at other comparable rentals on Zillow and see how your unit stacks up. 

It can be a looooong process here compared to states like AZ, with your deposit being held for more than 6 months, so you have to understand the process.

It's relatively easy to look at comparable properties on airbnb with the same bed/bath, general condition, and location and click around their calendar to get a sense of what they're making in bookings each month.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Short-term rentals (STRs) in San Antonio offer both advantages and challenges, especially in light of recent regulations.Pros:Increased Income Potential: STRs often generate higher rental income compared to long-term leases, as they charge daily or weekly rates.

Not sure about PA, but in NY if there are any lights in common areas the landlord needs a separate meter - you can just go count the meters on the house, if there are 5 then you know there is one for common areas.I wouldn’t use cap rates for a four unit, use comparable properties if possible.

Once they fall off in a few units I’ll be cash flowing $500/unit which is great compared to the other properties I’ve analyzed recently in my market.

How does your rent compare to market rents? 

The cost of living in here is more affordable compared to other major metro areas.