Additionally, Gilbert and Chandler have emerged as strong markets for short-term rentals, benefiting from a combination of year-round tourism, a family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to major attractions.

Install additional stackable W/D units in the garage (requires some electrical work).2.

- We had 2 break-in & furnace & HWH thefts there this year:(File a claim ASAP, you'll need:1) Utility bills to prove electric & gas were on2) A police report, proving a break-in3) Pics/video to prove the condition of the property to support theft claimWhat are you doing to mitigate additional damages?

Doing additional payments will shorten the life of your mortgage and save you a lot in interest. 

If the marginal cost increase in buying a house that can be house hacked (a house with a basement, a duplex, etc.) is less than the rents you expect to bring in from renting the additional space, why not do it?

I suspect it was two or more months on 1 bill in addition to what we pay for common areas.

It’s easy to manipulate projected returns by making a few small adjustments in the underwriting and proforma.There is nothing guaranteed with any investment.A few additional comments:1. 

Additionally, take time now to build relationships with reliable vendors and contractors; having a go-to network for maintenance issues will save you time and stress.

Additionally, the frequent zoom meetings help provide new opportunities to learn with the group, network, and get specific answers for your questions. 

However, I definitely recommend pictures any time a guest left damage or extra cleaning that will result in additional charges.