The data points they use made me feel like it got my pricing right and I feel much more confident about what my nightly and seasonal rates are now. 

Hey Tyler we hate to hear that your experience was negative sincerely we would have hoped that we could have come to a resolution we know that you and your partner had made a request that we do $800 of work that was unfortunately not in your scope of work at the time we had exhausted $4900 in additional work to ensure the property was to satisfaction which included a new hood range upgraded lvp flooring additional framing  new window and a paint upgrade from a single color format to a multi color format and can lighting all of which was never in the original scope and unfortunately when we requested that we do the work you declined I’ve attached before and after videos of the home for reference https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h0ddll4cyp5g5gq12o73s/Video-J... always twos sides to these stories.. 

Selling the property within your Solo 401(k) and returning the proceeds to the account simplifies compliance and ensures tax-deferred growth (or tax-free in a Roth Solo 401(k.)).

On the other hand, a detailed quote with a higher total may offer more transparency and reduce the risk of surprises as the project progresses.I specialize in consulting services for situations like this, where I help clients evaluate contractor quotes, ensure transparency, and navigate the renovation process with confidence.

I underestimated utilities in my early years, so I ensure those are properly captured (electricity, gas, water and trash).

Ultimately, a “win-win” keeps your tenant profitable while ensuring you’re not underpricing your asset.As for notice periods, definitely check your local regs, from what I’ve heard.

Another note on construction cost, going vertical is very expensive now and would require have a great connect with a developer and a builder in the area.See what rents are in the area and run the numbers to ensure the rents will cover your costs and give you a solid return—using the 1% rule can help.

But you need to get the comps from the best data out there, the MLS.

Here is the rental analysis data on how we came to $1,610 per unit and, when manually comp we find that's dang accurate for 4br.

Also, what’s the best way to ensure the area is safe and desirable for tenants?