I think for the average 1 rental owner, it's simply too much fuss, and the opportunity cost of that time and energy is either relaxing, or doing other things to maximize bookings like interior design.I think the industry in general suffers from bombarding new hosts with 10,000 things to do in month 1 (OTA, direct booking sites, linking calendars, specific smart locks, etc.) when in reality most owners should probably list on the most relevant platform for their area in year 1, develop a rhythm and learn a few basics, and then start looking into improvements from there.Certainly with multiple properties it starts to become a more compelling argument.  

It includes professional photos, a yard sign, a comparative property analysis (CMA) and a personal home overview to go over what should be done/fixed/updated to maximize our home sale.1 Year ListingA listing on MLSLI.com, HGAR.com, OneKey MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and other partner and other real estate agent websites36 photos uploaded to the MLSFree changes (price, open house, description, photos)All legal disclosures and paperwork providedFree MLS flyers, open house flyer & sign in sheetsReceive all buyer leadsLocal Broker help by EmailWeekly Listing Stats for your propertyShowing time Scheduling (if wanted)Electronic LockboxPhone call questions and help with anything you need during the selling processThey negotiate your offers for you professionally They verify all buyers pre-approvals and/or proof of fundsThey fill out and send all required paperwork to the attorneys to get contracts goingThey handle all home inspections and potential issuesThey deal with the appraiser and provide comparable sale information so your house appraises for the contract priceThey confirm the commitment of buyers mortgageThey help deal with any legal issues from the town if there are anyThey handle the walk through and any issues that might ariseThey attend the closing (if there is no scheduling conflict)I make the appointments and show your own houseCost: 1/2% with a minimum of $2500

Joining Facebook groups (posting properties on Facebook groups as well) and utilizing Furnished Finder, Zillow, Airbnb/VRBO (30+ day stays), insurance placement companies, etc will allow you to maximize profits/property potential and stay nimble. 

There are some tricks and loopholes to this method to ensure you are doing it to maximize best efforts.

Credit score requirementJob/income requirementDescription of yourself and other tenantsTo maximize your reach and find potential tenants, utilize various platforms, including:FacebookCraigslistApartments.comZillowRoomsterRoommate.comResponding to InquiriesOnce you create an awesome listing you will start to get inquiries.

I want to maximize and grow my portfolio as efficiently as possible. 

. - How can I maximize my strategy for investment longevity?

However, recognizing the right time to sell can help maximize returns and achieve your financial objectives.

My focus is on finding a discounted SFH or Townhome that can act as a live-in flip for 1 - 2 years to maximize rent potential before it actually becoming a rental for my portfolio.

There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.