I still use the checklists/grading system for staff evaluation.

Don't want to work a W2 forever.I haven't tried all of the platforms by any means but Gemini vs ChatGPT for example, I will ask them questions in regards to evaluating markets and if they don't like the idea (don't know where to look?)

If you don't know what it will rent for or how many days per month you expect it to rent, you can't even start to evaluate whether it would work as a short term rental.

If you find this is the case with a property you’re evaluating I would run away not walk as this can be a huge problem for future cash flow.

Be flexible and respectful to both the residents and to the employee of the company actually paying the bill.I know this sounds incredibly basic and simple, and it is.

Any thoughts on how to choose - what metrics to evaluate, resources to read to help? 

I'm a stucco contractor here in the Bay area and dont make too much money because of 15 employees, however I drive for Lyft a couple hours a day and believe it or not that got my my first rental last November.

I’m always looking to improve my process and would be happy to share some insights I’ve gathered on deal evaluation and contractor management.

Do you think they would do all that for a crappy 1k...lol They make no money renting out spaces and having employees.

Also, you can evaluate today's deal whereas you can only speculate what deal may be available in 10 years.