What amenities have helped you attract the most guests? 

The paid off property is an attractive and way lower risk / less work investment from my seat.

And, having ready access to capital allowed us to scale more quickly.  2) Because the compensation is so balanced, it makes passive investing much more attractive.  

Thank you for that tip Matt, making each unit have a bath would be much more attractive.

Neutral colors work well, and energy-efficient upgrades not only attract buyers but can also qualify for tax benefits.

I am in Ontario Canada, but looking to explore the Ohio market due to its proximity to Toronto and very attractive cap rates. 

This is unsightly and can attract pests. 

Coupled with tailored marketing efforts, these enhancements attracted buyers and significantly increased the property’s profitability.

DT Long Beach: beachy urban setting with smaller units 1bdr; close to tourist attractions, and thinking I can STR one unit; BUT high crime rate (90 percentile); properties are older but more attractiveIs it better to go into a slightly better neighborhood in boring Riverside or a more crime ridden area of cool kid Long Beach?

We have found that the Midwest offers an attractive price per door that cannot be matched in any other region.