It sounds a little crazy, but we set up our master bed & bath suite with a coffee maker, mini fridge, toaster oven and microwave for those short term stays.

The only time I have actually taken money from the deposit is when someone stole the waffle maker.

A good PM will increase the rent to market rate, which will cover their feees, put more money in your pocket, get rid of the trouble-makers, better protect your property, and protect your time/sanity.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Many employers are investing big money in the city, and large employers like OSU and various medical centers make rent demand strong.

I was really pleased with what I saw there.. very clean  no homeless no druggies no sleeping in door ways ( all things that have affected the once beautiful Portland downtown).. of course when U get a few blocks into the neighborhoods  its very block to block.I am been funding there now for almost 3 years.. wholesale values have doubled and many of my clients doing BRRR  the appraisals are coming in high 100s to low 200s with very strong rents. 

As a certified Indoor Air Quality tester, I can tell you that there are specific testing protocols that should be followed to insure you get accurate results.

Otherwise you risk ending up with sticky drawers, uneven face-frame joints, misaligned door, unlevel countertops, and all of the other little nit-picky things that stick out like a sore thumb once the job is finished.I apprenticed for a custom cabinet maker for about a year.

I have wondered if pursuing it would be just job change or a career maker.

I don't view application fees as a money maker, but rather, use it to sort the wheat from the chaff.

Even our very large properties (12 bedrooms with private indoor pools/basketball courts) have a very booked 2023 calendar.