It's true you have considerably less ability to vet a renter on airbnb, however, since it's a short term rental isn't the task of finding a perfect renter a little less critical?

I don't believe in making perfect the enemy of the good.

In this time, I plan on paying off all my debts, saving up some safety money, possibly starting an LLC, and obtaining my real estate license (currently 12 hours into my 75 hour course).I live in a college town that's perfect for rentals, so I'm thinking on my first purchase, I'll buy a home to rent out to college students (with parent's cosigning of course).

You review it and because of its attributes (this one only need paint), it’s perfect for your buyer “Fred.”

But if you have one of their locks good luck.In closing I will add that if you manage only one home, or a few units, this lock may be the perfect solution for you.

Even worse than HAVING a bad panel would be replacing a perfectly GOOD one!!

He/she should be perfectly capable of doing a punch list and even picking out colors/textures that will get the house sold.

J Scott thank you that made perfect sense

Sorry I didn't state it clearly but I think Jacob answered my question perfectly.

(I read a LOT of current events and my favorite TV program is CNBC’s Squawk Box.)I know...I KNOW…..there is never a perfect time.