The smell of mildew is strong.I know the repairs part...but the mildew smell and such will be a new challenge.Besides replacing the damaged areas, I was recommended to shellac the entire floors and spray a mildew solution everywhere.

My quality of life is far better than it was living in a 1 br rental in Windsor Terrace, where crappy and old 2-family properties sold for well over 1mm. 

The repair quote was over $1,200.   

You can also have tenants submit repair requests through the site but I don't use that as I have good relationships with all of my tenants. 

Because of this they never charged market rent, so never had money set aside for capex or repairs.

Excessive complaints or three violations in three years could lead to losing the ability to operate​.Impact on Neighborhoods: Non-owner-occupied STRs (Type 2) may cause friction in residential neighborhoods, as they often function like businesses, which can disrupt the local community atmosphere.Recent Regulations (2024 Updates):1) STR operators must obtain a permit for either Type 1 or Type 2 properties, depending on whether the owner lives on-site.2) Platforms like Airbnb are required to remove any listings that lack a valid permit.3) New noise and occupancy regulations apply, with stricter enforcement through permit revocations and finesThese regulations are part of the city's efforts to balance the benefits of STRs with the preservation of neighborhood quality and local safety standards.4o

Instead of actively seeking out buyers, focus on what I do here: establish credibility, showcase your knowledge and competence, and lock in high-quality deals where the numbers make sense.In this space, transparency and honesty are key.

Quote from @Kevin Epp: Lower rents here (WA south sound) In think lower most places to get quality tenants 

Thank you Andy-we are currently done with the repairs  and theu agreed to waive her their  as of now and is not charging us any money as she realizes she hasn’t been able to rent it .Also there is no contract ,  which after reading more and more on property managers is essential.

@Connor Thomas see our cut & paste knowledge below:------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?