What makes it attractive to investors is the obvious revenue stream but without having to provide a kitchen or updated decor/space.

I don't want folks looking for decorating ideas, the competition or a place to pee. 

I do have a dependable housekeeper and maintenance guy but I am very OCD and always updating decor and doing little projects here and there to enhance the guest experience and I am concerned that without my hands in things I will not be able to operate at the same high level and was curious what results others have had with long distance.I am aware that there are turn key vacation rental companies that will reply to messages and schedule cleanings and such but I'm not interested in those.

It's more than just professional photography, cohesive and attractive design/decor and investing in amenities.

well-done staging does indeed give an edge on the competition. when one properly marries the flavors of the home, the decor, price point and your market base, you have a delicious recipe for success. and do feel free to drop me a line anytime. cheers, sydney

-Sports Memorabilia: you can decorate the property with sports jerseys, framed autographs, or posters of local college teams or famous athletes.

Also, would definitely do things like window bars, but the decorative kind, preferably made by a local artist..

You may have decor that appeals to the majority, but ran into a buyer whom is part of the minority.

I going to assume you mean interior decorator or furniture stager?

Most cleaners here handle restocking, and 95% of the properties are going to come furnished and decorated.