with the information provided can someone please give me our cost basis so I can figure total capital gains?

You could easily spend a lot of capital to start with something else but doing the house hack gets you started and your feet wet.

As others have stated, you have not provided enough information to determine whether this is a good deal or not.

Thanks in advance for any insight you all might be able to provide!

While it might feel like an extra charge to tenants, these packages often provide value that indirectly benefits the property owner as well—like reduced maintenance calls or ensuring the property is better protected.In my experience managing a large portfolio of properties, these fees are becoming more common due to the thin margins in property management.

But in smart buying, if someone has enough cash to pay cash for a property, they could easily stash a good chunk of that away to cover downed months and still leverage to increase the overall returns on their portfolio.

Do you provide the login credentials upfront in case the service gets logged out? 

I may be able to provide you with some information.What type of investments are you looking for?

Should I provide my guests with bottled water or a Brita water filter or leave it up to the guests to bring their own water?

This method provides an indication of value based on the property's rents.