It was a nice property, demand was high How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Highly recommend the paid version (very worth it). 

If you have over-improved the unit for the market, it is highly unlikely that you will reap a higher rent price...the market just doesn't support it. 

(even more expensive due to volume and high overhead)

I haven't really looked at AK as prices are pretty high in most areas that I thought would bring guests and that fact that it is pretty much a fly in area only.

I haven't been highly motivated, just wanting to get in the market when the right opportunity came along.  

I have seen local CPA's claim they can help offset high W2's with short term rentals here in LA.

You're losing up to $200 a month (on the high end) or $50 on the low end, again another $2400-$600 a year.

@Tracy Scott it's highly dependent on the deal, the type of property and the location.In addition to the items others have mentioned, here are some of the biggest potential start-up expenses that I study closely before buying a property:Foundation/structure--this is one of my few "deal breakers", I typically will not purchase a property with significant foundation or structural issues.

The items need not be high-end; they can be sourced affordably without compromising visual appeal.