Both approaches fail because they forget the most important part of the deal: EMOTIONS.

But it's looking like a long-term rental is not going to be the best approach for the area I'm looking at. 

I am not a huge fan of them personally as they are PE investors and have a very, very narrow view of the industry and how it should be approached. 

I’ve attached a copy of my analysis—could you please take a look and let me know if there are any issues or if my approach seems solid?

“Ok, well, what if these economic signals are not a sign of a normalizing economy, but of one that may be approaching recession….?”

This approach ensures realistic pricing and helps avoid unexpected costs later.Good luck!  

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

Originally posted by @Joe Kim:There are many ways to approach this difficult task of convincing a owner or landlord to rent to you as an investor ONLY to sublease (aka Master lease) the home to furnished short-term rental.#1 NUMBERS GAME:  It's not easy.   

If everyone took the cash for keys approach, then the odds of a LL getting such a tenant increases.I have never had to do a cash for keys.  

If you’re looking for a long-term fix, go for a more robust approach.