And DIY repairs are not recommended for other reasons: it will take you much longer to complete, depriving you of rental income, and you run a high risk of your wife becoming your ex-wife.Same risk exists if you push your wife into becoming a Realtor or some other real estate activity just for the sake of tax benefits.

In high barrier markets, rents have gotten stronger but not the double digit growth we had seen, which was an anomaly.  

Be prepared for a high rate/high fees 

Sadly, this price-gouging behavior has become the unfortunate new norm in the insurance industry.There's a high likelihood you'll need a broker familiar with surplus lines.  3 weeks isn't much time - if you aren't working with someone already you need to get in touch with someone asap.

I get 2 or 3 bookings in a whole year from them.Given my high prices I am happing with the simplicity of getting the bookings from VRBO I do advertising other places such as local FB groups for Lake houses.Ultimately VRBO is king for me. 

You will need to make sure that are no gaps in windows, doors, etc and that the HVAC system is well maintained as a tenant could argue that lack of remediation is the culprit for a high utility bill.

I would like Lawrence or areas that are starting to increase in value but not as high currently. 

I am in Florida and that is exactly what I do..I help OOS investors find high profit investment properties. 

If trump hadn’t won you’d be forced to sell this year, but hopes are high he will extend his lower tax rates. 

During the peak season you have to make your money when the slow season is so much less.I do have events where the prices are expected to be high due to supply and demand.I do see some of the dynamic pricing days as being rediculous and your going to miss out on the early bookers looking for a fair price.