Your advice about gradually raising rents to minimize turnover is a great tip that I’ll be sure to follow.

I'm not 100% sold on being a landlord, but listening to the Bigger Pockets Money podcast is gradually changing my mind.If anyone has any resources, let me know.Thanks.Hey @Geoff Engel, welcome to the BP Forum! 

If it’s dead weight, it goes."

•Our company has proprietary AI models designed to accurately assess listing quality through images, which would power this feature.2.Smart Weighting:•Automatically weigh comps based on their reliability.

Would the value of the remodel increase the rents or the selling price that would out weight the cost? 

So it's weighted returns. 

Focus on key areas first (like floors, walls, kitchen, or bathroom), which may help you handle the costs more gradually, even if it means moving in furniture or updating fixtures down the line.Also, since the tenant left it in rough shape, be sure to document all the damage (photos, receipts) in case you decide to pursue reimbursement through their security deposit or in court.

I am in the Tampa Florida market and they make a killing here and are worth their weight in gold to the owners of the community.  

Living in the Pacific Northwest, where the “Big One” could strike at any moment, I’ve been gradually selling off my portfolio to exit the market and safeguard my capital.

I don't have any brand preferences personally (I use Fantasy Spas at most of my units but I'm sure there are alot of reputable options), but just make sure wherever you place it is built to handle that type of weight.