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.

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?

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).

I hear a lot about standard personal loans, mortgages, etc - but do banks or smaller players consider situations like the above?

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.

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

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.

I can at minimum, provide insight into certain markets/ball players to connect with based on your strategy. 

How can you prevent them from DIY?