My take on this is to underwrite purchases based on expected LTR rents (I like rentometer and the BP's own rental estimator), but start charging 1.5x that rent for your MTR.

Add AC and you need a good HVAC tech...if they come from the next town, again their availability may be limited and they may charge trip charges.Do you know this town well? 

Yes, there are times they do win and make money, but not on a frequent bases in my experience.  

Refer to the frequently asked questions on the third slide. https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/SFH/documents/MO_203k_Progr...

ci=Bismarck&st=Nor...This will help you determine how much demand there is and whether or not you can charge enough to cover your expenses and hopefully produce some cash flow for you.

The guests have a credit card on file and your policy should allow you to charge for damages or excessive cleaning.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Our process server charges $40 within the city limits.

Just remember that $70 is the gross number they charge , they have to buy supplies , insurance , tools , vehicle , gas , workmans comp etc . 

I've also talked to a couple of experienced investors on the phone and I will be forever grateful to their advice and for helping me out without charging me thousands of dollars for a coaching program.