I'd love to connect and learn about the market.Context: I own a STR/MTR management company in Los Angeles and we're considering expanding to a market friendlier for STRs.

I use patterned ones that look like granite or marble or quartz or similar so that stains and minor scratches don't show, and don't use a shiny surface - use as close to matte as possible - and light colors. 

During the pandemic, businesses closed, and land and buildings were unused.

I have never managed anything other than what has been in our own portfolio which is 3 (although we just closed on our 4th and are going to BRRRR it) long term rentals and 3 short term rentals.

Would love to connect with you and any other professionals in the area. 

One last thing that I forgot to mention, which I'm afraid will come to bite me in the *** and cause an audit is that when I sold the home, the closing agent had me sign something that clearly pertained to the qualifications of Section 121 (owned and resided for more than 2 of the past 5 years prior to sale), which I checked all the appropriate boxes that qualified me.... yet there was ONE box, that likely used the phrase, "Did you use any PORTION of the property for business or rental usage during the past 5 years?" 

Like @Mario Dattilo said, sometimes you will sink money into something that you don't close on or buy.

I sent you a request to connect!

I suspect your rent point for SFH is about $1k low but close to correct for apartments.  

For example, a seller headed to foreclosure who doesn't have enough equity to sell the property and may commissions and closing costs.