Plus most retail buyers and sellers like having an expert on their team to ask questions and make sure they aren't making beginner mistakes on what is often the biggest financial transaction of their lives. 

I think clean, nice finishes that aren't too flashy or unique is typically the best choice, especially in the price range you are looking at in Boise.

It would be immoral to tell them they can't use the garage any more because you aren't charging them enough rent.2.

It's because agents aren't understanding affordability is constrained.

Then they're confused why they aren't going to break even when they have an a unit that needs work post-eviction. 

However, I have some concerns and would appreciate advice from anyone familiar with the market or STRs in general.My Key Concerns:Lack of Comps: When looking at AirDNA, there aren’t a ton of comps in the area for properties like the one I’m considering.

In this case the current financials on the property aren't great(rents well below market value and the owners family living in several of the suites) so the lenders will likely not provide the funding based on poor NOI.  

We're doing this and cut our $2400 rent down to ~$1400 doing an Airbnb on our spare room and this is charging roughly $60 a night.Also, cut off expenses that aren't adding value to what you NEED.

You don't need to add the extra step of doing a cashout refi as you aren't keeping it and it costs a lot of money to cashout refinance.

It’s safer, and honestly you aren’t spending it, you’re moving it from one asset class to another.