From that experience, I can confidently say that vacation homes in gated communities with HOAs that offer amenities (pool, clubhouse, etc.) bring a higher purchase price and generally rent better*.  

Amen The Weaopons might form but they won't prosper!

It just shows better than the old duplexes that aren't as well maintained, that make tenants buy washers/fridges, and that are owned by people that are lazy with their marketing.Long story short, look closely at the ads and see what amenities are included and try to extrapolate a price from there.

The difficult part is that clearly they want/like all of the amenities that they have added to the property and you don't.

Renters pay for location, square footage, and basic amenities relative to what they have to spend.

If it's a business person or somebody visiting area for leisure, it's normally clean and close to their amenity. 

Since the properties are graded according to location and physical characteristics; also considered are a combination of factors such as age of the property, location of the property, tenant income levels, growth prospects, appreciation, amenities, and rental income when graded. 

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Overall, you will find all of the amenities a family needs to thrive in the  neighborhood.

It's also within a couple of miles to grocery stores, restaurants, gyms and other amenities.