As of October 2024, 75% of remote work employees now have some sort of in-person work requirement, up from 63% in 2023 (Source).

I think a good starting point would be looking at the comps in your area (recently renovated or new construction homes) that sold around your desired sale price and in your desired timeframe and taking inspiration from there design choices. 

They simply did not desire to spend more time than it was worth to recover the money from Airbnb.

Nevertheless I am local now and I have that real estate desire (which never went away).

For example the license should not only have a cost but also require at least some compliance training targeting some of the most common issues/complaints.

@Brady Bitter these funds have margin requirements. 

Many desirable neighborhoods that offer a consistent predictable return on investment.  

We still require a deposit plus the first month to move in. 

Quote from @Paul Gupta: Hi, in California, For jobs requiring a license, there was CSLB (contractor state licensing board) which would give either a General Contractor license, or specialty licenses by trade (~60 specialties such as concrete, welding tile, ) https://www.cslb.ca.gov/about_us/library/licensing_classific...My Q: does Maryland and DC area have similar requirements? 

Once you hit a certain number of loans (check with your state dept of banking and finance or dept of business regulation), they might require you to have a license.