Either way, having a vacant, fresh, uncluttered unit will help prospective buyers visualize their personal items in the space; and it simplifies showings to accommodate maximum number of viewings, which is critical to ensure getting best price.

And despite inflation easing in late 2022, the US Federal Reserve will continue to raise critical rates until it tames down inflation closer to the 2% target.

@Nicholas Tarver I think a good project manager would be critical at his stage.

No criticism but we have a policy that we do not show any homes until the resident is out and we have the home in rent ready condition.

Know how to take constructive criticism.

Some people will criticize this approach, but thus far I have never had it hurt us, about half of our credit cards allow zero interest for 12 or 18 months, so its better than sitting around wishing you were flipping houses.  

And cash reserves and ability to make money outside of your rentals.. if your solely relying on the performance of the asset to keep you from having a bad day then cash flow is critical..  

STR - This is a complex question and timing, occupancy date, and what is being done in the rehab process are critical to answering your question and guiding you in the right direction. 4.

I can see where for the non experienced investors the GC can be a critical value add.  

Not sure how critical this would be for success, but living and investing in the same city would be a fair bit easier I imagine.