@Jill Hutsonthree reasons why apartments don't rent: Condition, Price, and Marketing, and a fourth can be the leasing agent, although I would tend to lump that into marketing.If the house is in good shape, and you're on all the platforms marketing it, then it's a function of price.There has been an oversupply of new inventory coming on line in many markets, and that's why rents have dropped in a lot of the metros.Unfortunately, it appears you have a pricing issue and you may have to start reducing the price, or throwing in some type of  concessionGood luckGino

The sheer volume of money and investment flowing in all the northern New England states over the past couple years is unheard of and created a highly competitive marketplace of rentals with investment that do not appear to be slowing down, even given the rental rate’s dropping double digits over the past couple years.

Also - I'm dealing with an applicant right now who appears to live with a family member (same last name, listed as the landlord on her application) who was just served an eviction notice on September 14.

STR is definitely not a rookie game right now, but your flow to success you have sounds way easier than it is in real life.

Are they 100% necessary - no but make life easier.

Actually, it is to my advantage to simplify, making ownership of my assets easier to file at tax time.  

Easier to be in a place that embraces it.Where are you thinking about buying?   

Austin or Houston will likely appreciate more over time, but those "smaller" towns will likely cash flow much easier and may be easier to come by.

The owner/manager has final say on if the repairs are acceptable or not.Your PMC appears to have:1) Given incorrect directions & permissions2) Not gotten any indemnification protection for youRecommend getting them to take responsibility and start looking for a new PMC.

From a pure numbers perspective, it appears to be a very good deal.