Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

The biggest thing on STRs is your guest count, amenities, and top 5 photos.

Be respectful to the inspector and apologetic for the troubles the tenant has caused them and the neighbors.

In time, people started coming to us, trusting that we were the ones who would handle their property with care, respect, and expertise.The result?

I respect architects but they often don't know and/or don't care about the cost of doing things one way vs. another or how a simple choice can have an outsized impact on your budget.

I flew out there and did drive around the neighborhoods - they look much different in person than in photos and video tours (I do know a few CA investors who buy sight unseen in multiple states but I think their risk tolerance is higher than mine).   

Take a photo, then manually enter all the data about your transaction right then.

Usually, lender review the internal photos as well to ensure it can be easily converted back to residential use easily as well.  

The only things you need are the dimensions, photos of the plumbing, and a budget.

I take my time finding good tenants that are working and can afford the rent, then I treat them with respect and don't raise their rent every year.