Unfortunately, we live in California so we would have to pay significant capital gains if we sell.Hi Scott, depending on the property and if you’re willing to invest in quality interior design, you could make more money as an STR.

The outside color of the house does not match my expectations for the inside design.

I'm a current NARPM member with both the RMP and MPM designations, as well as a member of IREM, where I'm currently working on my CPM.

Great property, perfect setup for a duplex with separate driveways, entrances, back patios w/ storage, brand new roof, plumbing, newer HVAC, appliances, flooring, etc.

We gutted the interior down to the cinder blocks, re-designed the unit layout to fit a more modern lifestyle.

If you're okay with not having any of those, then hey, they're an amazing free option that your tenants will like.Landlord Software:  Software and platforms designed specifically for landlords and typically have more than just rent collection.-  Pro's:  Additional functionalities, such as tracking maintenance, automated bookkeeping, screening reports, etc. 

There is a batch of brand new people with no real estate investing experience who hop on the welcome train (maybe to be nice, but more likely to boost posts) over and over with very patterned opens.Glad to hear it.

If you are brand new, drive around and make notes of just a few properties that might be looking to sell based on their upkeep.

It's user friendly, with a modern design.

Yes I have answered this numerous times on other threads, but bullet points:1 - If you are considering a PM, now would be the time to hire as you can lean on them most likely.2 - Look for designers in the area.