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Analyze specific duplex listings to assess features, amenities, location, and potential rental income.

There is no secret sauce needed other than a really good budget, really good construction and really good design.

What specific features are you looking for in a property?

.* And for low performing properties one of the features i really like is you can make a change to your listing - lets say update the property description, log it, then see if this makes any chances in your placement.I'm not affiliated with them but think its a great tool to turn around poor performing properties - assuming the STR is competitive compared to your competition.I agree with Henry that you can probably do better self-managing IF you have the time and appetite for dealing with guests and learning the dos and don't....Heres is the turnaround of one of our Floridas STR that was lagging - now back to near the top on the first page.  

Instead we focus on building out a system that is setup to handle multiple projects at a time, with multiple feature deals in the pipeline ready to go once capital is available again.

I am not a mortgage broker, but my limited knowledge is you can (if you financially qualify) and the property has different second home features it is possible. 

This turnkey home seamlessly blends contemporary and modern design.

But those are nice cabins with more than one special factor: incredible views, high-end design, amenities.But I run numbers on potential short term rentals all day, and 4 out of 5 are less than 5% CoC.

Boasting majestic 10' ceilings, the main floor has an open layout, a private fenced in yard, and features a first-floor primary bedroom with private en suite bathroom.