It took a long time and renovation to get it back to where it was.This is our first investment property and it’s just gone so poorly.

Neighbors activity or their poor unit maintenance affecting your unit or tenants.

Any facilities coming online, bringing production back from China as an example? 

Good neighborhoods & good products. 

Poorly ran and refusing to give any type of refund. 

I think we all know about the importance of black out curtains and a comfortable bed and linens, but after buying the wrong product, I have learned how important a good vacuum is to many travelers.

So at a glance (quick), this seems to be interior products and finishes?

Upon move-in, appliances, cabinets, floors and walls all had built-up grime and residue from your habitation of the home.Infestation of bugs, pests and rodents-There was no attempt to treat the house for pests, as evidenced by the more than 15 spiders we have already seen in the basement, and the live, active wasp nest in the patio fence.Floors, stairways and railings in poor condition-The carpets are stained and smelly.

I have personally purchased large apartment complexes from REITs and know how poorly some of them manage their properties. 

its funny how this changes with time and the market on BP  if you asked this question 5 to 7 years ago you get drowned out with the cash flow is the ONLY thing and appreciation is for gamblers my self I have always been about making appreciation games in RE.. by either value add building a new product or buying foreclosure and flipping or lending money and getting instant 12% plus returns .