Some lenders will advertise no closing costs, but I have found overall they are a worse deal.

If you look at meetup or other websites that allow Groups to advertise meetings, you will find real estate investment groups.

pool surface with modern material maybe 25 years (old plaster lasted longer than the newer surface material). 

I shopped for quotes from about 5 vendors and they gave me the best quote (thousands less than all the others) and even though installation did not happen for 2.5 months due to material shortage etc that was going on at that time, I am really happy with the work done and the quality of the windows.

This complex has great buildings that are very well taken care of and is 100 percent occupied; it is also located in a great location near lakes and a highway for advertising.  

So, in my cases, I smile, don't charge my customers one penny and accept the cancellations as a part of doing business with the exception that I will ask most customers to pay my actual costs (no mark-up) for my employees' labor, for materials used and most customers are more than willing to pay.As we say in Italy, "Don't Worry bout' It!".

I have a read tons of books on the subject, but many people I’ve found in rental properties are targeting long-term rentals and I believe we would rather try short-term rentals first.Thank you for the additional materials / advice - I will absolutely look into them!

I have permission from the seller to advertise the home, but haven't done a ton of advertising other than Facebook Marketplace, with not many results yet.

I have hook ups and advertise them but offer no machines.

Generally banks don’t advertise these rates and really only offer it after you have a very strong track record and large deposits with their bank.