It took me some time to put a robust team together but I assume this is not only the challenge in the Poconos, this is a general challenge in the hospitality industry.I also went throught he STR license process which are now required by some townships.Feel free to DM me and connect to exchange about best practices.

A lot of the contractors in the area are unreliable and have alcohol or meth problems.

   - for other stuff -  like for the magic marker - try using alcohol, a magic eraser  or use a magic marker over it and see if it will dissolve it. 

Strong population and income growth will support robust demand for housing and drive above average home price appreciation.what is the key to success in this market ? 

Private lending, involving individuals or private institutions, may offer flexibility, particularly for borrowers with a robust asset base.

Robust rent collection, listings, pre-screening, applications (customizable too!)

Decision factors involve obtaining accurate renovation cost estimates, assessing the feasibility of an 8-month timeframe, conducting a thorough market analysis, and developing a robust marketing plan.Explore the possibility of selling the property as-is to a buyer interested in renovating it themselves.

They do sell photos/descriptions after your 90 days time with them.I have used Guesty for hosts, since I currently only manage one property(I have mixed opinions on this, few things to note are that VRBO integration can be an absolute pain, scheduled messages can be a hit-and-miss (you will have to disconnect and reconnect at times), you could potentially choose hospitable/hostaway/guesty for pros if you need more robust PMS.One thing to note is you will have to learn a little bit of dynamic pricing( pick and choose your favourite and try them out before settling) pricelabs/wheelhouse/guesty price optimizerOnce you start managing yourself, you will thank yourself later for the money that you will end up saving.

Or whether purchasing a property through an LLC is a smart, or dumb move.Consequently the available information is less than robust, and for every piece of "sage wisdom" I find, there is another which contradicts it.So, I'm writing here in the hopes that others can share their personal experiences threading this very particular needle.  

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