As you know, pets can cause a lot of damage internally and externally (think killing the grass or stinking the turf).

I learned that in future deals, especially as we scale to more and bigger deals, I need internal partners (on top of external partners) to focus and run each aspect of the business.

If approached correctly (hand picking those with the greatest potential for STR cash flow improvement + best current as-is cash flow), Sedona SFH's between $1M - $2M are yielding gross monthly income at approx. 1%-1.5% of purchase price + renovation, especially after reasonable improvements (Some are completely turn-key but have higher cost, some need $50k - $200k).And I agree with another post that in most areas, this is not attainable anymore.

You can deduct the cost of labor and parts to maintain or repair your business assets, as long as the expense doesn’t prolong the useful life of the asset or increase the value of the asset.Tangible Property Repair Expenses That Are Deductible:Replacement of LightingRoof repairsResurfaced external or interior floorsResurfaced parking lotsInterior or exterior paintingReplacement of doors and windowsRekey locks

The goal would be to also rent out an onsite external apartment which is currently on the property.

Get an inexpensive motion alarm and set it up next to the easy access point (back doors/windows) and hook it up to an external 120+ db siren and external flashing red lights.

We could scrap half of the laws in place and utilize technology so much better to help customers as an industry (speaking as a direct lender).I’m doing almost all of my company’s closings without external appraisals because it’s taking months to get them back.

You could keep them on your computer, backed up on an external hard drive or cd/dvd/flashdrive. 

All are 3bed 2bath and close to 300k range. which external factors should I consider to finally choose my home(appreciation & rental potential)?

There is also an external sump pump that is supposed to be moving water away from the home as well.