We love to direct investors to the Western Wayne County because the price point to rent is still very attractive without the downside risk of 36th District Court in the city proper, or the challenges of an uncooperative city government like Warren. 

Failure to have funds for maintenance results in maintenance not being done and that leads to problems like structural issues.

For instance, if you buy a cheap hot tub it will probably pay for itself if you get one or two bookings that you wouldn't have gotten otherwise and it will lead guests to choose your place even if they are not really going to use it

I mean once you talk to them, it's pretty easy to spot if they know what they are talking about.I've work on STRs before and to be honest, it is not the most fun aspect of accounting because the volume of allocating income from all sources (airbnb, vrbo, stripe, direct booking, and so on) to a bunch of random expenses (cleaning, supplies, repairs, advertising, commissions, and all typical real estate expenses).I had to strictly rely on the client's input on what the expenses belong to which property or even units, if the paperwork doesn't say. 

I would need to know more about it like the exact location, price, and features of the property it's self.

Are they direct lenders or brokers ?

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

The average person can totally achieve financial independence easily with education, self-discipline, and consistency. 

The tenant occupied side is $950 a month.I am actively looking for more opportunities via MLS, direct mail, and client referrals.

How are you collecting a deposit, or putting holds on credit cards, for your STR direct bookings?