COVID presented some unique challenges, partnered with another operator to increase our capital raising power Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It’s pretty unique unless somebody has beat you to it.

I will say that our housing stock is unique in the fact that the majority of our properties are close to or older than 100 years in age. 

.- Pricing that takes into account your home's unique features, which could mean going higher or lower than just lumping it in with the mix of comps that appear to be similar.This is agent specific and not necessarily related to a specific company, I see high end 'premier' listings poorly marketed by mainstream traditional companies sometimes and some 'budget' agencies where the agent just did a great job with this stuff. 

Totally within your employers right to fire you for doing something they felt negatively effected their business but it seems fairly far fetched that what you said would actually have a negative effect on them unless it's some very unique business.

I have 2 other rentals but this is the first one I have actually had to list.I’m wondering if anyone else, with more experience, who has just listed a house for what they thought was the “right price” is finding it harder than usual to get inquires during this unique time.I welcome any other advice as well, Thanks!

Are there favorable regulations in one area or another that will let you do something unique?

But there are some unique challenges that you have to be willing to work around, as it is not as straight forward as renting out a duplex.I don't know that townhomes are the most common SFH with basements.  

You gotta put RJ on an episode - especially for those investors who dable in GC side of thingsI don't invest in the DC area but if you are looking for a unique investment stories in the West or Southwest down the road-you know how to find me. 

I'd much rather have a building in LA appreciating over time than a building in, say, Tennessee spitting off $300/month while barely appreciating.When I run numbers, I break down my expenses as follows:Taxes: 1.27% of purchase priceProperty Management: 5% of gross rentsMaintenance & Repairs: 5-10% depending on the condition of the buildingCapEx Reserves: 0-5% depending on the condition of the building and renovation planInsurance: I get an actual quote online from my provider, takes 10 mins, or just assume $3000/yearUtilities (water): $60/unit/monthServices (lawncare, pest control): $100/monthThese should be tweaked further if there's a unique circumstance, like individually metered water (rare) or no grass (not as rare).Add principal and interest, and my target is a 2% cash-on-cash at current, below-market rents.