Does it help if we have PS5 or not a good idea for added amenities. 

Inform your LTR tenants about these rules and let them know they can report any excessive disturbances directly to you.Communication: Keep an open line of communication with your long-term tenants, so they feel comfortable voicing any concerns early on.Outdoor Amenities: If there's a shared yard or patio, think about dividing these spaces further to give both STR guests and LTR tenants their own zones.Protecting Your STR from Bedbugs:Mattress Encasements: Invest in high-quality, bedbug-proof mattress and pillow encasements.

I would segment it into bullet points highlighting the unit and amenities of the building.

I am wondering what kind of costs to calculate in, what amenities to offer, and what the average vacancies are for this kind of rental. 

Offering these amenities can make a significant difference in your property’s desirability.If you're investing out of state, I'd suggest working with a good property management company or a trusted local contact to keep everything running smoothly.

That may take a few years to settle itself, but that's not a neighborhood fundamentals issue and will correct itself naturally, especially as more neighborhood commercial and amenities continue to infill to meet the new population.

I would consider the mini-split an extra amenity and ALSO a BACKUP heat source.

Not having to take care of your exterior and having amenities is an appeal for sure however and townhomes can absolutely work!

**Marketing Enhancements:** - **Highlighting Key Features**: Ensure that your listing photos and description emphasize all the positive aspects of the home (recent renovation, location in the Poconos, proximity to amenities).

I think novice operators are trying go too heavy on amenities to compete with the big boys/girls/people and they can't do it as well because they don't have the operational experience.Consistency is the key for new operators and that goes for quarterly photo updates, dynamic pricing, and communication.Too many people got into the space in the past three years who thought of STRs as passive income when that is just silly.