The main lesson learned was that sometimes, a simple clean-up and resell strategy can be highly profitable.

Other than rent issues, he keeps the house very clean and maintains the property decently. 

I paid for the clean out and a deep cleaning of the home.

We have a few dozen resort communities that are built specifically to be STR and you won't have to worry about zoning or regulations or even HOA cutting you out.It is a very competitive market with so many units, so you do have to be a good operator and have a clean, attractive, well located and themed out home to stand out and perform well. 

We are planning to enter the STR/MTR market(s) in Raleigh, NC and would like to connect with current investors and operators to gain insights on building out our team (cleaning, handyman services, contractors, etc.).

I can even charge a $45 pet fee and add it to the cleaning bill.

I own a small cleaning company that specializes in specific services that prepares properties to rent or to sell, which is how I was introduced to teal estate. 

Instead, we had someone clean and do light landscaping before putting it back on the market.

We have chosen to upgrade to flat top stoves and self cleaning ovens that are black.

So I've poked around real estate investing, and I understand there are support services that might be useful for the real estate industry such as clean up services when old tenants move out.