One deal I closed last year was right next to a planned shopping center.Realtor Pocket Listings: As a licensed agent myself, I’ve built relationships with other agents who sometimes share “pocket listings” or properties not yet on the MLS.

Seems clean, visually appealing and somewhat updated.

Are you working with a 1031 agent?

I’m an investor agent in the St Pete area and work with out-of-state buyers clients with the same questions - how, where and can I STR in St.

Make sure everyone knows a cleaning schedule, expectation for common areas, how are you splitting utilities, guest policy, etc. 

The agent says that conservatively I could bump it up to $1600-1800, with it being at $1400 would you say I should try to increase it to $1500 for next year and steadily increase it from there or make the bigger jump straight to $1600+ and risk losing the tenant?

Its also a good idea to build relationships with realtors, contractors, insurance agents, real estate attorneys, and property managers in your area so take advantage of events, conferences, and meetups.

Talking to a local real estate agent can also be helpful!

Condos are their own niche so make sure your agent is experienced with buying/selling condos in your market3.

While we didn’t need significant updates, our team focused on cleaning, staging, and marketing to highlight the home's features.