Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Do everything right: To include but not limited to pro photos, professional quality design, durable furnishings.  

Yes, long-term rental clients sometimes don't want short-term rental next door to them, but you are the owner and landlord and set those expectations up front so it's on the table before they lease.

It’s a great way to add value to a property without putting a ton of money upfront, and it can set you up for financial success in the long run.Has anyone else done a similar renovation project or used a gift of equity in their deals?

I work in group home settings for a living and at my previous facility there were two clients per bedroom which would give you potentially 8 in your house while at my current job there is one client per bedroom which would only be 4 clients in your home.

Each agent has their own unique set of skills.

Since you prioritize appreciation over cash flow, focus on DFW areas with strong job growth, infrastructure investment, and limited housing supply—such as Frisco, Arlington, and Rockwall.

It’s a remarkable story of resilience and pushing the limits of the human mind.

However, from my research, it's extremely difficult to find any cities where the properties cash flow other than places like Cleveland which has its own set of drawbacks.

Your best bet is to set goals related to deal-finding and spend your time on that right now.