Essentially ended up screwed out of a substantial chunk of retirement savings and left to find my own lender elsewhere to close the deal.

As for other amenities, some crowd-pleasers that won't break the bank are coffee maker + starter pack of pods, basic workout equipment (yoga mat, resistance bands), phone charging stations by the beds, and basic kitchen essentials like olive oil, salt/pepper, coffee filters, etc.

.- Analyze Properties Remotely: Use tools like BiggerPockets calculators to evaluate deals.

Also, what others have said, the personal touches on what is in your place (e.g. providing all the essentials instead of having people buy TP, coffee, shampoo, etc.) and the quality of those items (no tattered towels, stained sheets, etc.).  

It’s a reminder that no matter how thorough the inspection, surprises are inevitable.Seller financing is a great focus too—definitely seems like a powerful tool to make deals more manageable, especially on the cash flow side.

I am an aspiring new real estate investor based in CT looking to use the power of real estate as a wealth building tool and income producing asset class.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

LLC's are still the way to go but yes you can't tap into owner occupied mortgage tools such as HELOC's or high leverage.

Tools like QuickBooks or even a simple spreadsheet can help you mentain compliance and prepare for audits.Reinvest WiselyScaling a short-term rental business often requires reinvestment in marketing, property upgrades, or even hiring help.

I've seen it with my own eyes, my real estate ventures have hit the jackpot thanks to these tactics.Now, let's dive into boosting that revenue through clever fees and rebranding.Charging appropriate fees during the application and move-in process is essential.