But this is the property that needs the most attention as far as making little price adjustments, top notch guest communications, great team on the ground, etc.Adding a theme to one or more rooms is a must.

Last piece of advice is to raise additional capital because shortages while building ground up can be a painful proposition.

Columbus is the other market on the list that we are familiar with and would pull the trigger with boots on the ground. 

Major items include clearing overgrown shrubbery, replacing doors, fixing up the deck, getting a pond running again, and removing an in-ground hot tub.

Both Democrat and Republican presidential candidates have found common ground in the idea of using federally owned lands to address the U.S. housing shortage.

Philadelphia happens to be better positioned than most to absorb life science assets because of the local human capital but look at all of the developments stalled or failing to break ground in University City because the developers can't obtain tenant commitments.

I use Amy Wade Brown as my Realtor when I need boots on the ground or to run a contract.

If you know of any property management companies you have had good experiences with I would be grateful for suggestions.

You have to have a team on the ground that can help you take care of the property, and if it is an STR, to help you take care of the guests.

That being said, we have owned a fourplex in a small town in Michigan for about 10 years but had no guidance when we purchased, I have found all the information Bigger Pockets offers extremely helpful and I am grateful in advance to any advice on this thread.