First two items are Integrity and Competence. 

We freshened up the interior with new paint, and a few new trim items, but mostly it was well landscaped and well cared for prior to our assuming the loan on it.

He took it upon himself to replace said items without letting us know they were broke.

Some items to look for:1.

(It comes with 1-2 years and many credit cards double it for free.)The ONLY time I buy appliance extended warranties is when buying clearance items. 

hahaI am not experienced nor do I have a contractor I can trust yet to give the property a once over for any potential big ticket items.

I was considering going into real estate investing because I would like to cut out the middle man ( the broker that is) lol and have some diversity with my license, not just helping people buy and sell houses.

What are your creative ideas and best items you put in your STR that customers rave about in reviews or you think help get more bookings? 

In future years’ budgets, the association should consider budgeting for an Operating Contingency (funds not earmarked for any specific expense) or should consider creating a line item specifically to fund Prior Year Equity in order to bring the balance into the 10-20% range.If the board doesn't know what it is doing financially then they need a management company that does along with an accountant that understands how HOA's work.

If you're putting in a new kitchen and other items does the capex need to be that high?