You'll also want to ensure you have a good property manager to look after the upkeep of the property if you are not there to notice anything deteriorating or which may need attention.Creating an LLC in California could cost you a minimum tax of $800 every year.

Don't know your area, but yes, a good agent is worth their weight in gold and can get you substantially more for your property.

Cash offer do carry weight as they can close quicker, don't need appraisals etc, but as an agent that works with buyer and sellers, I've seen it many times where a seller will pick a different offer due to some connection to the buyer (ex military, young married couple just starting etc) They want to know its NOT going to an investor specifically. 

I'll just re-emphasize that your planned improvements will add a lot of weight to the structure.

However, I also see it as an opportunity to potentially pass on risk (maintenance/upkeep/repairs) to an Airbnb host, assuming insurance coverages work out, and/or ask for a premium on top of what I listed the unit for.

, you can fall down any steps Dryer duct , 30 dollars Windows missing counter weights .   

Sure direct bookings are better in the sense that you dont have that crazy fee that Airbnb takes but at what cost does marketing your direct booking website as well as upkeep take?

A virtual assistant company that could offer a wider range of expertise and take the weight off the shoulders of busy entrepreneurs.Fueled by ambition and mugs of cold coffee, WE started small.

One thing that would be helpful to investors from the professionals is hard data, the statement numbers don't lie, carries weight as long as we do not make them lie.

Every penny was worth it, especially the half I directly paid.Great Agents are worth their weight.