Just had an inspection done yesterday and nothing major came out of it that would need immediate action other than closing some loose hanging wires and other minor things.So this is the biggest research and work we've done.

@Isoke CraigBeside purchase price, there are other factors that make for a strong offer: Type of financing - convention or cash are better for a seller than FHA and VAEarnest Money - consider higher than 1% of purchase priceOption fee- higher the better - more incentive for the seller if you back outShort option period - I win offers with 3-5 days to inspectPurchase the title policyThe list goes on. 

My biggest bottleneck was getting over the fear of purchasing a property and not having all the information and answers to be a landlord.

Beckie - You can ask your CPA for his/her suggestion, but I think the biggest item is to track your payments (from LLC to personal) on an excel file and make note at the end of the year of the interest versus principle paid on the HELOC (which the bank should give you during year end statements) - in that way, you may be able to write off some of the interest.

What improvements/amenities are the biggest bang for your buck an owner can add/do prior to rental?

That will go down during the winter months.Why he's succeedingThe biggest reason is simple: He owns an Airbnb in a STR-friendly city in the one of the hottest destinations in the country (Denver).

In my observation, most cities with rent control have actually seen the biggest appreciation because of the limited supply that rent control often causes.

@Orie Brown.Congrats in all front,the job incentives and of course choices of place you can work from.To your question...Tampa all day everyday day, the market is gr8 and the weather and the beaches are fantastic.

Naturally, biggest 4 day weekend of the year for the brand and there was a lot of prep work going in to the start of Black Friday.Enjoy your weekends and be on the lookout for me reaching out.ChrisArtiKen | Founder + CEOwww.artiken.com

I sold most of my out-of-state properties, but I am currently looking at 70 to 100 units in Ohio and my biggest fear and hurdle is choosing the best on-side manager.