The property owner can give those to the appraiser also so he can put it in his data.

I looked into the maintenance option years back to discover a trend of:  apx. 8% monthly fee which only included rent collection (everything else from maintenance to turnovers etc, extra, and poor reputation on repairs.)

It’s all about what will draw guests in and make them choose your listing over others.2️⃣ Standout Amenities: Rentals that offer something extra, like a hot tub, game room, or eye-catching design, often attract more bookings and higher rates.

For me at least, doubling my profit is well worth the extra two months of expenses on the market.

At 6% I’ve only saved $360k, but you would have saved $720k, an extra $72k/yr.

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I own a LTR in central Houston that I think would be pretty successful as an STR based on the AirDNA data.

Even if you don't use their dynamic pricing tool, al least it has decent data for you to get a better overview of the market, your compset and market trends.

Since they are responsible for maintaining the relationship with you after the transaction closes, this approach adds an extra layer of confidence and security to your investment. 

Requiring occupant to have renters insurance is another possibility for extra protection.