Block out the dates of future bookings. 

Urban areas can definitely be tough to gauge from a google maps search because environments are street by street, block by block.  

This STR would also be a place for us to block dates off for ourselves between work contracts (if we want to), which adds a slightly more personal investment in this one. 

This has pluses and minuses.If your property is bulletproof such as no framing - cinder block construction, cement floors, gloss white paint slapped on the walls and a cheap window mount AC, then you are in a prime position to make money with S8. 

You do want the issue fixed, including blocking any entry points. 

I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.

I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.

However, the road block I face is getting to a point where I think it’s an “ok” deal (meaning it’s not fulfilling the 1% rule, but more like 0.75% and little to no immediate renovation cost/typically a new build townhome) and then I start to question whether I could find a BETTER deal if I just keep looking.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blocked-wall-street-homebuyer...

I removed the chimney entirely and installed a full HVAC system, making it the only house on the block with modern heating and cooling.