So how do you cut through the noise to find the base rate? 

., damages, noise complaints).

Some will go with a nicer pad and a cheaper carpet.The nicer pad makes the carpet FEEL more expensive to the tenant when they walk on it.A great pad also resists wear and tear and if you need to replace the carpet the pad usually can be used again.Used to you would put a plastic membrane in between the carpet and pad to protect the pad but the plastic would slide and make noise sometimes.Now they have pads with built in protection.You are not looking for the cheapest product but the best VALUE for what you pay.It depends on the area and what kind of tenants and rent base you are working with.

BRRRR is a grind and you can't do it using Zillow and email.here's what you will have to do to be successful:-you will have to find the sweet spot BRRRR deal - a house that is distressed enough for the seller to sell below market, but not so distressed that the rehab is impossible. these deals aren't on the MLS, and they are tough to find. how will you find one?

It may require you to maintain a specific liquidity ratio over the life of the loan, or maintain cash reserves equal to a specific number of payments, or upon inspection prior to the loan being Funded, Require you to come out of pocket with cash, for instance, to replace the roof because it has more than two layers on it, replace or grind concrete that has heaved, or embark on a program of replacing balconies that have rotted within a certain amount of time, et cetera...

., one piece of paper in the driveway), though we did have a bad guest that partied into the night and stole some of my furniture (the pulled the plug on the WiFi so noise monitoring was off).

Welcome to Bigger Pockets Michael, sounds like you're on the grind right now! 

I would recommend you install noise sensors so keep a tab on guests and collect CC information from every guests.

However, make sure to communicate any noise policies to guests to maintain good relations with neighbors.Pricing Strategy: Research similar properties in the area to set competitive pricing.

Basically, when done as a job or business, it’s a “grind”.