You have to set them up, market, book and clean. 

As you can see we are still cleaning up a few major things, so we probably can't work on that right away.

Clean Photos, Clean Bathroom pics, Stated bed size. 

Stand out, be unique, and offer something of value that you would love if you were a traveler (cleaning service, amenities, a theme, etc.)Happy to help you find a place if you want some help on the agent side.

If we are right we clean up in 2026.  

Keeping clean records from day one really helps when tax season rolls around.

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

So I will not be using RentRedi and am still looking for a better solution to manage all the pieces from rent collection to messaging to maintenance and tenant tracking.

Before throwing in the towel, exhaust every possible solution.

@David RobertSevere nicotine damage can require extensive cleaning, sealing, and even replacing drywall or HVAC ductwork.