I see owners charging what I think are pretty fair rents to cover their costs...utilities/washer/dryer/furniture/internet and toys...and such...add in vacancy and convenience and to me owner is not getting rich...but the potential tenants on the other hand feel like they're being gouged....of course they are getting paid 2x probably what permanent staff is making, but then don't want to give that up to pay for increased housing costs.   

Tenants that leave owing money are usually due to unpaid rent, general cleaning, abandoned furniture, etc.

All furniture added to the STR will be new.

There's a lot to underwrite including Average daily rental rate, occupancy rate, cleaning costs, booking platforms utilized, furniture, etc.

Want to add value to the backyard pool area,  does anyone specialize in outdoor (exterior) designing?

Or, putting upholstered furniture outdoors and suddenly the place looks like a dump.We have complaints from the city on mowing and trash piling up for one (which ended the debate with hubby on when to intervene, lol) and neighbor complaints for the other.

I think mid-term rentals are often overlooked as an additional revenue stream where STRs are getting banned left and rightI know there are companies that offer AirBNB property management, and will even do all of the setup and furniture finding and such.

There are many debates over calls to action, the amount of engagement which is right, and how much should be invested off-site, versus on a real estate company’s own websites, but with the right funnel strategy, it can be fast, affordable and enjoyable.Signage & Outdoor Real Estate AdvertisingEven the simplest yard and ‘bandit’ signs can be incredibly affordable ways to generate real estate leads.

Nice furniture and amenities.

They sent someone to check out the location and while they didnt any homeless people while visiting, they did see their tents and the accumulated garbage (mostly furniture they collect from somewhere).