It allows us to:- create a polished, branded experience - easily make updates - market our other properties and value-add content 

Hi and thanks Melanie, I purchased a brand new refrigerator but over the phone with Lowe's.

@Khalid Bryan another option if not affordable rental properties is if you would like to try the BRRR method I would look for properties that are not moving ready or maybe the condition prevents them for qualifying for an FHA loan or low down conventional loan, and do the necessary repairs to make it safe to live in clean and fresh.

Unless it is a brand new toilet, I'd just pay to replace it.

I still feel like investing in vacation rentals can be an outstanding investment, but you've got to score a good deal when you buy, and you cannot be counting on a fresh buy for much, if any, positive cash flow unless you scored a crazy good buy.  

As an example, you can have a brand new HVAC, but if your insulation is 100+ years old, it's going to be an uphill battle.   

Consider partnering with local businesses or organizations that align with your brand image. 

That way if your cat does destroy it over time at least it's the carpet that came with the place and not the brand new lvp.

The first unit has ~75% occupancy but mostly because I take it off for a few weeks in low season to go through everything, fresh paint, etc.  

A fresh channel for each property.