Sold at a record price for this model/style of home in the subdivision.

Spend some money on a decorator who understands the style to help choose colors, etc. 

For sellers to be amenable to holding paper (non-business-oriented small property owners especially), you have to get across to them that you know how to take the lead on structuring it and that you will reliably follow through.

In the end, it will come down to your management style.  

The property is a townhouse style duplex with hardwoods throughout, updated kitchens, and 3 bedroom 1.5 baths per unit. 

We plan to set up a hotel style double door with deadbolts for security but would be nice to have some sound proofing?

I'm certainly well versed on what delivers a good return, and I use software to aggregate STR rental bookings to quickly analyze potential properties.I'm thinking of starting a meetup group specifically oriented to this for the purposes of networking in 2022, I'll keep you posted about this.

Also, you can use your "partner" as a scapegoat if you need to give unfortunate news.At the end of the day, I agree that you do not befriend you tenants, but I do think it is in your best interest to maintain a positive customer service oriented attitude with them.

Brandywine pushes ahead with $3 billion mixed-use redevelopment near DomainAbout 7M SF to be built on 66 acresPhiladelphia-based Brandywine Realty Trust executives said their ambitious 66-acre, $3 billion master-planned and transit-oriented community just east of The Domain is officially under construction.

During one of the BP podcast episodes, there was mention of boarding style/individual room rentals and it peaked my interest because of the cash flow opportunity.