Yes - having a small trash can in each room is a nice touch—it shows attention to detail and makes your guests' stay more convenient.

Aren't you glad that some antisocial media influencer brought this "tax strategy" to your attention?

And now with rates being high, plus many areas overbuilt with new apartment buildings, I’d be careful with unknown areas, and also what you read in the media about “hot” areas, up and comers, etc.I was in a similar situation to yours a couple years ago.

I do not care what the source of the return is  Historically the highest return is via a value add and appreciation and is more so recently due to the recent rate increase versus earlier this century (before 2022).However, most new RE investors cannot handle extended periods of large negative cash flow.  

For a CEO to care that much about individual customers means something.

It’s important to terminate the agreement carefully to avoid legal disputes.

They require a lot of work and attention.  

Felt like they wouldn't know how to care for an entire house. 

If you can solve the problem, you can get the house for less than everyone else who doesn't care about the person.3.

Management fees are steep, you're competing w/ bigger operators as well as mom & pop places - it's hard to get the personalized care needed, in my opinion, to be successful.