The kicker is on a $2100 order I ONLY saved $5 bucks on an exhaust fan by going through bid room?

Thoroughly wipe down the top of light fans, blades and such, even after your ....deep cleaning crew leaves.

While I'm not the biggest fan of short term, we've done plenty of 6-month leases. 

I like those electric radiator heaters there is no fan so there is no noise and they are cheaper to run. they cost $40-$50.https://www.tractorsupply.com/...

., would allow you to buy the same property you have now...and that's about it.I'm a big fan of freeing up the dead cash (equity) and putting it to better use, but I don't think you are there yet with this property. 

Raising rents and updating the apartments with with new counter tops, ceiling fans, & plumbing fixtures Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am a bigger fan of forced appreciation vs. market but I haven't developed a relationship with a charlotte contractor yet.

I'm not such a big fan of the consolidation that Compass caused.

There is no leak in the bathroom , rather paint on the bathroom walls is bubbly in several spots due to fan not working , so I will be installing a new one.

I have long been a fan of real estate and, for several reasons, have decided to finally jump in to the STR market.