When I started my Airbnb, I filtered out all the like item places I would be competing with. then I looked at their prices and calendars to get an idea of what kind of business they  are doing.

. - this is a preference type of question, so I'm sure you'll get a few answers that diverge a bit.I agree with @Ron Flatt, but my main reason for not installing washer / dryers is that it is one more CapEx item that can / will break.

Here are 10 items to watch over the next year to see how bad it's going to get for Chicago's taxpayers.1.

If they come dinged or scratched I can take it back to the store or get the company to give me the item at a reduced price. 

When the city comes and inspects the property, they are finding very small and in my opinion insignificant items to not give me a certificate of occupancy. 

Adding to that, mold, termites, basement cracks (and other structural issues), septic tank, roof, needing a new driveway.... all these are huge ticket items.

I plan on furnishing all of the common items myself as well, i.e. living room, dining room@Joe Papp That answers another question I had.

I currently have a side hustle finding items on Ebay for below market value and then reselling them.

Throw away items they consider trash and put dishes etc in the dishwasher.

When analyzing your NOI prior to purchase, I recommend you be sure to include all property maintenance items in your expenses.