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If you had to cut it yourself would you use a propelled push mower on a quarter acre every couple of weeks during the summer in the heat???

If you were starting a new STR or MTR, what are some things you can do to cut down on future maintenance?

This isn't so cut and dry as some of the folks are trying to make it. 

Had a roommate for 5 years to keep everything afloat and cut costs to the bone. 

But due to cut backs I was asked to take a pay cut, No way was I settling for less than I'm worth.

It's not looking good for rate cuts.

Good investors in control of their business don't give away cuts of the pie willy nilly.

It's not looking good for rate cuts.

You tend to see these short cuts taken more frequently in lower valued real estate where it can be  difficult to make the numbers pencil if you are following all licensing and permitting requirements.