Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

I agree. 15 years ago including internet in rent was a great way to stand out.

A small tweak—like adding a cozier blanket or clearer check-in instructions—can elevate the guest experience.Create a Sense of Community: Responding to reviews lets you connect with guests, showcase your dedication to hospitality, and set the tone for future visitors.Tips to Boost Your 5-Star RatingsSpotlight Your Space with Amazing Photos: Ensure your listing photos highlight your property’s standout features.

If you want to hit the projected numbers or even outdo them, your property must stand out in location, view, management, and especially design.

You don’t want small condos that are easily carbon-copy for example as you have no way to stand out from competition and it becomes a race to the bottom.

It took a little while, but when it popped up on the MLS I was well-prepared to submit an offer and even in a multi-offer scenario I was able to make my offer stand out (happy to go into how we did that if that'd be helpful)

The increase in vacancies can be attributed to the addition of new properties to the market and higher than usual vacancy rates in older properties.https://www.socalrha.org/news/2024-vacancy-and-rental-rate-s...Note LL, location, and property all have an impact on actual vacancy.  

With the increased competition, it’s also crucial to prepare your listing to stand out and work to address buyer objections prior to going on market.

Also, if the community has a stand-out feature or the property stands out, then an overhead may go here as well. 6-50: I set up the logical walk through the house from the front door through the house in the most logical way.