Their customers are STILL calling me because they can't get in their own unit, statements are incorrect, they are being charged insane amounts for lightbulbs (energy upgrade) that were not replaced and were told were included in their commission rates, fee structure changes to guests (in Vacasa's favor of course), squatters in units because they refuse to use door locks that provide adequate security measures, missing couches (because said door locks aren't changed even when they loose 15+ people in 6 months out of one office), broken furniture unreported, under sell the market to keep calendars booked, and on and on. 

I see a ton of opportunity to continue to grow (I could have another 6 this week if I had the systems in place) but I am restricted due to the fact that I am signing on the leases, utility accounts, and financing the furniture so my credit is taking a beating.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Pollock Pines.

Purchase price: $361,000

Cash invested: $20,000

A single-family mountain home with 3 beds, 2 baths, and a beautifu...

Just because you add furniture and include utilities doesn't create a new category of rental.

Quote from @Alexander Stringfellow: Balance the light between outdoors and indoors so you don't get harsh contrast.Watch for reflections.Don't use filters or hide things.

So first year got our sunk cost into furniture back and now its just ginning along. you get prime tenants when you charge double going rate and 5k security deposit. 

It'll certainly be nice to no longer deal with that issue as much in LA with good weather and private outdoor space for her to let that energy out.It's always great to hear from REAs who are also investors themselves.

At one time that place was booming with furniture manufacturing factories (hence the famous Thomasville furniture store).  

All in cost to build (including contingency and interest reserve) is $177k per unit for 500 square foot units with separate bedroom, full kitchen, and living area, with a pool, gym, laundry, outdoor courtyard, and grilling station. 

You'll also want to budget at least a few hundred dollars each year for "Personal Property" taxes, which is assessed based on your stated value of all the items inside the property available to your guests... furniture, appliances, televisions, etc.