Finding an agent that knows the market and can find you properties that provide a profit (for both of you) is worth the effort.One more thing about the contract . . . be sure to read the ENTIRE document and ask for clarification is needed. 

On here just last week, someone told everyone that all tenants hate their landlords so there was really no need to provide any level of adequate or decent levels of respect or service.

I have not received any feedback regarding that, but I like to imagine it does provide a new level of coziness upon their stay. 

The operation of an STR has almost nothing to do with real estate and 100% to do with hospitality, that is where you can distinguish yourself from other operators, provided you made a good decision in your initial purchase. 

As a wholesaler, you should provide value.

And you can provide a good value by charging a lot less than the big operators.

I have never provided a water dispenser/ice maker in any of my other units, but rather a Brita and ice trays with no complaints.

In the meantime, enjoy the free energy they provide?

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

If the building cannot be salvaged,  a lender could still provide financing for land value less demo cost.