Quote from @Hunter Hanlon Taylor: Hey, all, is anyone familiar with any good contractors near the Columbus, Ohio area who would be good for various updates I need done on my STR this winter? 

HI, I wold defimitley update  the photos.

My current occupancy rate is around 40%.Property Details:1,400 sq. ft. single-family home (3 bed, 2.5 bath)Weekend bookings are more frequent, with limited weekday staysWeekend rates: $150–$250/nightWeekday rates: $80–$100/nightAirbnb Listing: https://www.airbnb.com/h/vip-houstonWhat I've Done So Far:Created a brand-new Airbnb and booking.com listings to eliminate bad reviews from Airbnb and Booking.comHired a reliable cleaner ($150 per cleaning)Manually update pricing often on Airbnb (tried Pricelabs once and gave up when nothing improved within the month)Change my cover photo at least once a week or soListed the property on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, furnished finder, Zillow, and Facebook marketplaceScheduled handyman visits every six weeks for minor repairs and paint touch-upsI'd appreciate any feedback on the steps I've taken and suggestions on improving my listing and overall performance.

I'll update the information shortly.  

Keep in mind, everyone needs a place to live in landlords provide a service of providing those places and keeping them in good shape, updating it, etc.  

Top Renovation Trends for 2025: Renovating homes isn’t just about updating spaces—We have found that it is about creating a lifestyle that resonates with today’s buyers.

If you research recent sales you can always provide the appraiser a list of those sales.One of the best ways to insure a higher value is to update the property using materials and fixtures that are popular and common in the area.

This simple update has big implications for property owners, allowing small repairs and maintenance to be handled more quickly and affordably.

Might be an additional cost there.If units are updated, capex items look good, leases and tenants look solid, and there are no other regular expenses besides the 5200 in insurance/property taxes then I like this deal.  

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