Our data indicates that 80% of guests don't look beyond the first five photos on an Airbnb listing.

So that should help bring down the software cost moving forward.From an advertising perspective, I had 2 separate photo shoots: 1 when I started the listing myself and self-managed ($450) and 2 when I hired the PM and we did a small re-design ($400). 

.#3 Marketing - They will get professional photos done, marketing, open houses, etc. to further expose your property to buyers. 

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Many people put up unfinished units or tenant-filled unit photos when it looks terrible which gets you worse tenant options.It's your first rental property.

You’ll probably end up having to pay any buyer’s agent a commission so you’re really trying to save 1-2% max on your seller’s agent before you pay for advertising, professional photos, doing the open houses and showings and paying to be on the MLS.

First, invest in high-quality photos specifically tailored for STRs.

This photo is before pressure washing, we are trying solvents to remove the stains.

The reality that neither view is realistic or probable.The best advice I can give would be to underwrite for long-term leases as that can be an acceptable exit strategy, but be prepared to execute well on your MTR strategy (great interior design along with profesisonal photos and concierge servive). 

Also the inspection photos show some of the roof joists look like they're partially cracked.