My personal average for a 2 unit detached is closer to $300, for an older property I think $300-400 is reasonable (not including vacancy).Are you allowed to offload utilities to tenants even if maintain the relationship with the utility company?

I’ve got a great relationship with my vendors and wouldn’t change a thing.

(Nothing worse than being married to a relationship that you have not experienced yet). 

I’d recommend finding an experienced partner or mentor local to Ashland, ideally someone you already have a relationship with and not just someone looking to profit from your deal.

My strength admittedly is on the administrative tasks.For those who are opposite of me, who struggle with the administrative side, would you consider a B2B relationship with a service that takes all of the tasks off of your hands, and if so what would you be willing to pay (% or flat fee).To be clear, what would be offered would be:- Listing on 15+ channels including Marriott Homes and Villas, Abnb, VRBO/, Booking.com, Zillow, coming soon Amex Travel and Hyatt, Jetblue and Allegiant Airlines, and more.- Pricing software w/ live revenue manager- Smart Lock software- 24/7 Guest Communication via platform, voice, text, email.- 24/7 Communication with owner or PM staff for maintenance or cleaning issues. 

As for the 2/1 unit There is a long term tenant (10+ years) that has a great relationship with the landlord (they seem to be friends as well) and has been paying rent on time ever since they have been there.

He paid it, you terminated the lease, and that's the end of your relationship.

The peace of mind and seamless transactions are far more valuable than squeezing out a few extra dollars from a deal that could fall apart at any moment.Real estate isn’t just about the highest bid; it’s about the relationships and reliability that ensure deals are closed efficiently and without unnecessary stress.

Developing a relationship and understanding the skillset your agent will bring to the table is vital upfront and puts even more responsibility on the buyer to have selected an agent that will get them to the finish line. 

@Susie Lowe it is difficult to find real opportunities unless you have boots on the ground or a close relationship with a commercial broker or wholesaler.