They will be able to give you price point, occupancy potential and overall quality of the locations and what its drive is.  

The quality of work on prefab is not great, but easily sufficient for rentals.  

There's plenty of quality inventory under 400k in that market. 

Winning with cash really depends on the quality of the property and the timeline of the seller.

I am not sure about what you are reflecting in the cleaning number but for me 1) it is shocking what cleaners charge but it is not where you want to try to save money for quality 2) it is a pass through, the guest pays it. $250 per turn would be for larger unit and very good job.  

The PM has a good reason to place a quality renter.

I definitely recommend that you seek out a Certified Cost Segregation Professional so that you are confident in the quality of the work performed and the deliverables produced.

Ask agent to do final walk-thru video to send to you to confirm quality of work BEFORE final payment to contactor.8) List the property for sale.NOTE: we're heading into winter/holidays when all real estate activity slows.

I hope you learn from this and hire a quality PM for the next time.I would try two things, simultaneously:1.

Unfortunately, we live in California so we would have to pay significant capital gains if we sell.Hi Scott, depending on the property and if you’re willing to invest in quality interior design, you could make more money as an STR.