@Tiffani HollisFor a long-term rental, I’d avoid used dishwashers entirely—repair costs and reliability issues often outweigh the savings.

But I would charge the extra 3% to cover my costs.

I absolutely agree with manually checking the competitions pricing.

Purchasing a “distressed” property and “repositioning” it requires significant capital for improvements, build outs, holding costs, maintenance.In looking for that “needle in a haystack” slam dunk great deal you’re competing with very knowledgable, greatly experienced investors with the cash to make no contingency offers and close in a few days.  

I am in this camp myself, as I do this full time.I agree with your point about focusing on long-term sustainability rather than chasing maximum rental income at the cost of increased tenant turnover or property damage.

It’s better to spend a little now than risk costly mistakes later.

If you sell your property, the tax basis (original cost) of the property for the giver becomes the tax basis for the recipient.

These platforms typically have billing policies where you pay a per unit fee per month to the software and you get regular updates and support each month.There are a number of low-cost platforms available that are able to offer you a lower price by passing along some of the costs to your tenants (payment processing fees, applications, tenant screening, etc).

With fluctuating interest rates, tighter lending criteria, and increased competition for properties, securing the right financing has become a key factor in closing deals and maximizing ROI.Are you exploring creative options like BRRRR, partnerships, or seller financing?

Some say it increases bookings, while others mention concerns about damage and additional cleaning costs.