Honestly, for unique amenities like you are mentioning, I'd just roll the dice and see how it changes your occupancy and how far you can push your rates. 

To create a plan that fits your unique goals, think about speaking with a financial advisor or real estate professional.All the best!

Hey Jennifer, I actually work with a company that does all of this.We (essentially) wholesale deals to OOS investors, connect them with our contractors, manage the rehab for them, and have a property management division as well.It's the whole A-Z operation and we did 200+ deals last year and more than 1/day this year.I'm not pitching you at all.

Ohio and Alabama for low property prices but stabilized rents that cash flow well, while the Carolinas provide some unique areas with higher value homes but rents that have somewhat kept up. 

I have a unique situation where a long time family friend inherited a single family house in Jersey City from her deceased mother.  

House hacking is a possible alternative, but given California's high real estate values, investigating other areas may be a good decision.Houston, TX is frequently seen as a favourable alternative for out-of-state real estate investing for various reasons: Diverse Economy, Population Growth, Affordability, Landlord-Friendly Laws, Job Opportunities etcRemember that success in out-of-state investing often involves ongoing communication, local support, and adapting to the unique aspects of the chosen market.Good luck!

You can score unique, high-quality pieces at lower prices, but be prepared for limited sizes and colors.

Given the unique circumstances and the specific changes made to the property, offering the price the owner was asking before the remodel seems like a fair starting point. 

Balancing college and athletics can indeed be a challenge, but it's also a unique advantage. 

Not hacks exactly, yours were great....but I believe that the two most important are 1) Being super clean, you almost can't be clean enough, 2) Be unique.....Set yourself apart from the competition.Beyond that, just be fairly priced (esp on cleaning) and limit the extra charges, I always just pass when the fees start to add up....