Your listing will get preferential treatment for the first five to seven days.

@Rick Baggenstoss  one of the major points ( not sure if anyone made it in this thread as its very old)is especially for West coast and specifically for CA and Seattle and some Portland homeowners.there properties have increased by 500k or much more.. and the 500k Is the only tax treatment that is truly TAX FREE... as opposed to rentals.. you end up having to play the roll up game.. and refi until you die game. to get your cash out.So for me personally if your west coast based and or other markets that can see high run ups in value .. the personal residence can be your NUMBER 1 investment. 

The visuals and the character, I personally think It's an illusion especially If you are not living in the home who really cares.

The only way to do it is with the proper treatment of the basement ceiling area.

There are no stains, so we're looking at a whole floor treatment.

As many of us know, "just a month" has a rather loose interpretation with some tenants.I have an "unauthorized occupant" clause in our lease, so there are consequences to the tenant of record if he overstays, but again - I just want a clear written agreement to memorialize the understanding of how long he may stay.We once granted permission for the father of our tenant to stay for a month in order to receive cancer treatments at a local hospital.

And you are also correct that you do need an "inside track" to buy the good deals.Gone are the days of straight up, high bidder getting the deal.I don't think anyone wants preferential treatment, Just a Fair Playing Field!

I always insure that my treatment of all tenants remains professional and unbiased.

What's the difference between a termite bond vs treatment?

It is not as visually appealing as the BP Calculator, but tells me what I need to know.