I think novice operators are trying go too heavy on amenities to compete with the big boys/girls/people and they can't do it as well because they don't have the operational experience.Consistency is the key for new operators and that goes for quarterly photo updates, dynamic pricing, and communication.Too many people got into the space in the past three years who thought of STRs as passive income when that is just silly.

Added Value: Since we've invested in this market for the past 6 years, we have incredible property management in place.

And, a lot of people got lucky with appreciation over the past 5-10 years.

From past experience when an owner supplied material there was low likelihood of getting the right Size, Quantity, type, compatibility etc. 

Over the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.One standout method has always been pulling data and feeding it into a call center to generate off-market leads.

Over the past three years, I've been using most of the major off-market techniques.A standout method is always pulling data and feeding it into a call center to generate off-market leads.

The location is prime—adjacent to a college that has experienced 37% population growth over the past five years.

We’ve had 6 showings in the past week alone, which is already a lot, but the most concerning part is what’s been happening during these showings.Here’s the real kicker: there have been showings (with prior notice given) when we weren’t home, and my cameras caught prospective buyers entering unaccompanied—no realtor, no landlord, just strangers walking into my occupied home.In one instance, my husband happened to be home and answered the door.

Over the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.Of all the methods, texting has been a double-edged sword.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: Below is a cut/paste response from me in 2023.