There are landlords who are proud to own properties while offering their communities a nice and safe place to live (and enjoying the benefits of having someone else pay for your appreciating asset).

Also, from what I read in Bloomberg, midterm rentals near major hospitals can sometime command a decent premium.. especially if they include some nice furnishings.Little Tweaks Count: Even minor upgrades, like new door locks or a fresh coat of paint, can help you justify a stronger rent.Driving for Dollars & Networking..

I do accept partial payments with a written agreement only.

Ensure the sublease is explicitly permitted in a written agreement with your friend and aligns with local STR laws.

The whole place looks nice but bland.

I think it really depends the style and setup.

At the end of the day, just be fair and things will hopefully fall into place nicely.

It would be nice if you gave them more than that, because it takes a lot of effort to move a business (online marketing, business cards, etc.).

Have a nice new year.  

@Wale Lawal I would like to gain experience but like you said that is my long term goal to get appreciation and build a nice portfolio over time.