This is a pretty critical difference.  

Last thought (mainly for future readers), you may be talking about the 1 year FHA history if you have variable income.

That is a big difference in the amount of wear and tear on a property.

This is a pretty critical difference.

That is different as I live in MA and we don't do that here.

I highly recommend working with professionals who understand the unique needs of STR investors—it makes all the difference!

I'm fine with doing some minor fixes and improvements to a property: Adding overhead lighting/fans, better flooring, maybe redoing a main bathroom.

I've tried a couple - truepeoplesearch, white-ages, property radar, leadsherpa, batch leads...Some services are better than others, but it is a numbers game and you also can cross check between different platforms.

Are you doubling down on short-term rentals in tourist-heavy areas, pivoting to long-term rentals in growing suburban markets, diving into value-add multifamily properties, or exploring something completely different?

A reliable contractor and an exceptional agent can make all the difference when things go wrong.The Outcome:This was a humbling experience, and I still wonder if I could have done anything differently (besides the insurance).