But we also added lease options to our model which attracted a better tenant and lessened the the amount of work that it took to manage the lease option properties.So I would encourage you consider investing in your own back yard before going out of state, especially if you live in North Carolina. 

Sadly this industry is ripe for a company to come out with a product that does what we need it to do, be versatile enough with it's software that it can expand and have the customer service that is accessible.

In the backyard, what was previously grass and concrete was completely transformed into a lush vacation oasis, complete with a luxury pool, expansive deck, custom mural, chic furniture and hot tub for the ultimate tropical experience.

In the backyard, what was previously grass and concrete was completely transformed into a lush vacation oasis, complete with a luxury pool, expansive deck, custom mural, chic furniture and hot tub for the ultimate tropical experience.

Video is even better, if professionally done.Most of our travelers that are coming from any distance are happy enough for great pictures and good customer service to rent.

Property needed significant renovation to both units in order to make attractive to end tenants.

However, consider whether the upgrades will help attract higher-paying tenants or reduce vacancy rates, which might justify doing the work beforehand.

Returns look good on paper but the kind of tenants those homes will attract will eliminate your cash flow.Invest carefully.

Many investors are attracted to lower price points but end up losing money because cheaper properties are higher risk (not good locations, rough tenants, lower quality construction, etc.). 

These strategies make STRs especially attractive to high earners, like tech professionals, who want to reduce taxes while building wealth through real estate.