I appreciate your guidance, and will definitely keep them in mind.

Keep in mind you’ll need some money down.

Every time I asked them why this is so expensive they keep playing the same records, we trust our contractor, if you want better deal you might want to find out someone yourself who  would do it less expensive.

Do any of you have virtual numbers or do you find that your PMS software or messaging through Airbnb and other booking platforms are able to fulfill you communication needs while keeping your personal cell information private? 

It also keeps you active looking at properties where too many investors now are virtually looking and missing all the basements where all the problems are.

He goes all out for guest experience though, well above the average host with car service, butlers, constantly upgrading amenities.For me it keeps coming back to a simple fact:  to beat the average, don't be average. 

or just keep holding out and saving? 

The other heir does not want to keep their share of the home.

Our screening process tends to keep riff raff out, but like any real estate deal we see the occasional problem child and deal with them swiftly before they upset the order of the home.  

Any best practices that has helped keep it under 2%?