Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

As a super-host going back over 14 years, I know how important it is to have a great experience.

BPOs are typically exterior only and agents usually earn $30 - 50 to complete them, so use them as a reference but not the deciding factor.                                                                                                                                                                     

As a result, price gouging has become a common issue.

When evaluating a property management company, it's important to look beyond just the management fee and consider the full scope of services and costs involved.For example, at our company, we charge a 10% monthly management fee, a $250 lease renewal fee (unless it’s a takeover tenant, which requires additional effort to establish a strong relationship - because usually people are changing pm companies for a reason), and the first month’s rent as a leasing fee.

It would be great if your rental could also work financially as a long-term rental if the STR market changes.  

If the seller is on a 2.5% with their agent and I'm at a 3% with my agent as a buyer, would the seller's agent ask for 3%? 

Glad to have you as a part of this awesome community, Chandler! 

We are thinking about furnishing one of the Racine duplexes and listing it as a MTR to maximize our investment and get a higher cash flow. 

If you have a lot of family in OK, that can be a great place to start assessing since you have dedicated boots on the ground, as well as a reason to visit.Don't overthink the analyzing of markets when you are still figuring things out.