Now if there is a pool and other amenities, that will increase the rent price.As it is a condo with all utilities included, I would write it up as $1000 with no utilities and then have them pay you for the utilities separately. 

It's nice to offer your tenants, a gym, pool, game room lounge, additional security measures, etc. 

Don't narrow your pool of qualified responders.

Some new construction, includes:(32) North Park Woods from $175k; (7) Lakewood Pines from $178k; (22) Town Park Village from $193k; (19) Imperial Homes from $193k; (8) Settegast from $150k; (10) Clinton Park from $146k; (6) Acres Homes from $178k; (8) Sunny Side from $178k; and, (12) Clearcroft from $190k.What I would like to know is how many 'off-market' deals are moving. 

We are having a hard time trying to decide whether to fix or demolish the swimming pool.

I recently started looking for properties to rent as an AirBNB when I came across a 5 BR, 6 Bath property on 5-10 acres that includes a pool, hut tub and large workshop.Renting this property could cover the mortgage (so not quite break even) as a normal rental, but I intended to furnish the property and provide short term rentals through vacation rental platforms that will far exceed normal rental revenue.The property is being sold at a “discount” of about $1MM, but once renovated I do believe this could be at least $1.5-2MM.

I'd actually like to see a pic of the filled-in pool if you don't mind.

In my personal thinking I'm working to base my decisions on the observed past and the probable future, which leads me to believe that the rental market will be unfazed or even benefited from the economic crunch (which should affect the number of people who can purchase, pushing or keeping several more in the renter pool)

Here are a few quick pros/cons to owning townhome/condo STRs from personal experience: Pros: Complex ammenities (pools, spas, etc.)Exterior Maintenance is covered by HOA (this is really helpful in more extreme climates)Cost to acquire can be significantly lower then SFH in the same areaCons: HOA fees can be cash flow killers and assessments can pop up at anytime.

I think having a pool of content that they can work off of is probably the best way to get started.