Most hosts miss out on stuff like dynamic pricing (changing nightly rates to match the ebbs and flows of the market, like airlines do), or things as simple as hiring a professional photographer to capture the main highlights of your STR.

We have a thriving medical and cyber security industry with a lot of big name Defense Contractors in the area (Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, etc.)Stop ignoring real estate investors here, you're losing money if you continue to do so!

He is invaluable advice, free resources and payed.http://www.themichaelblank.com/session42/ this is great podcast to get started and allows you to visualize attaining something in a relatively short time period.

This would be a different dynamic if it was a 60 unit apartment building. 

dynamic will not apply because I have no credible business reason to personally be interested in your folks getting their credit fixed up.

I'm not sure if any of that info (sqft, bed/bath) is tied to the title or anything or if the realtors just create the MLS listing based on the visual of the house having 2 bath. 

I agree about friends and business not mixing well but family maybe it depends on the relationship and dynamic of that family and which member of the family chosen. 

If the flooring is outdated, replace it with a nice tile... a simple truck to visually enlarge a smaller bath is use a large tile, 16"x16" or 24"x 24", lay them on a bias and use very tight grout lines.Now, the stairway doesn't look bad the way it is, but the baluster and railing look a little cheap, like something you might see on an outdoor deck.

Respected for his unique blend of creative and analytical thinking underpinned with a commitment to collaboration, intelligent risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership presence within dynamic organizations he knows how to keep it real and close the deal.In addition to his business interests, Mark is involved in numerous community outreach and volunteer organizations including the South Brentwood Residents Association (advisory board member,) local homeless advocacy group The Giving Spirit (chairperson-fundraising, community outreach,) American Youth Soccer League (referee and division mentor,) and the Girl Scouts of America to name a few.

A lot of new drywall, plumbing, electrical, sub floors were added/replaced to kitchen, new windows, siding/gutters/fascia/soffits, flooring (much of home had original hardwood), plus all the visuals you see on photos (cabinets, granite, trim, etc).