I would use cleaning services but it's my understanding I could use more than one company over the course of the year to limit how many hours one company spends on it.I'm looking into a utilitarian STR more for business travelers, so this won't be one where everything is perfect, it's bound to accumulate wear and tear I think.The STR would be out of state, but I plan to travel there for probably two weeks a year where I would perform many repairs myself.

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House hacking is a smart first step—perfect for reducing costs and building cash flow from the start.I'm based in Oklahoma, so I can share a few insights on why it’s a strong market.

The Elgin area is the perfect place to start your journey, it's a very successful starter area for investors. 

I've invested in stocks, traded options, and even a bit of crypto for years.

If the tenant pushes back I'd feel comfortable with a $20-40 increase.Not a perfect system but its how we think about it. 

All of this needs to align with a motivated seller's ideal image of their perfect cash buyer.Let me explain:When you do a Google search, let’s say for a contractor, you already know what you're looking for, correct?

Make it easy for them to provide their details.Anything less will waste the hard-earned money you’ve spent—even if you’ve selected the best keywords, written the perfect ad copy, and utilized every cost-efficient Google feature.In the world of Google traffic, a first impression can often be the last impression.And I’d like to ask you:Have you seen pages like this from your competitors before?

I’d also advise being cautious with turnkey listings that look overly perfect—they often come with a higher price tag and might not deliver the promised returns.Also, I’d encourage you to really assess property management options.

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