I use patterned ones that look like granite or marble or quartz or similar so that stains and minor scratches don't show, and don't use a shiny surface - use as close to matte as possible - and light colors. 

Instruct the cleaner to close the room off and do not take anything out of the room to prevent the spread of bugs to other areas. 

Going chintzy on everything while self-managing might save you a management fee, but you'll give every bit of that back and more by hassling with unhappy guests over refunds, etc.Proactivity includes preventative maintenance.

A couple of dollars at the dollar store for a cheapy milky white curtain prevents this.

Having seen earlier proposals for Boston ordinances it seems a pretty reasonable compromise proposal to allow residents to offset Boston’s sky high prices by renting out all or part of their homes, while preventing non-local investors from further removing already limited housing supply (the ultimate fear of all housing departments).

This can get to 100% end financing in more expensive markets with smaller ARV discounts....though positive cashflow is a separate issue that must be overcome :)   Question: Is there anything in Freddie/Fannie rules that would prevent me from the scenario below?

I am shocked that an increase could come at this scale YOY and am considering deploying the capital elsewhere to prevent any future loss on valuation.Have any other owners in CO or nationally experienced a massive increase like this in 2024?

I recommend focusing on homeowners who still have the opportunity to prevent foreclosure you can make a win win situation out of it.

it is not under a normal use when the appliances break down.it comes from neglect, especially when they are new.I have already made a decision.If I get a pushback they can rent a crappy place, not my place..there are always options...Appliances are provided for a convenience and not a part of rent.Tenants will be responsible and I do not have to suck anything up.Now I think we all know why you wanted to prevent your tenants from talking about you.

There are no laws, rules or regulations preventing any foreigner, American or otherwise, to buy property in CDMX or Mexico for that matter.If, by having success, you mean getting a profitable investment, I'm sure many American and other investors got that over the last few years (I personally haven't since I've focused my efforts on Mexico's beach markets, which are far better in my opinion.