@Stephen Dispensa actually, I think the MLS' that require NAR membership... 

Just have good insurance and maybe an umbrella to cover it all.Keep up on maintenance.

It includes professional photos, a yard sign, a comparative property analysis (CMA) and a personal home overview to go over what should be done/fixed/updated to maximize our home sale.1 Year ListingA listing on MLSLI.com, HGAR.com, OneKey MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and other partner and other real estate agent websites36 photos uploaded to the MLSFree changes (price, open house, description, photos)All legal disclosures and paperwork providedFree MLS flyers, open house flyer & sign in sheetsReceive all buyer leadsLocal Broker help by EmailWeekly Listing Stats for your propertyShowing time Scheduling (if wanted)Electronic LockboxPhone call questions and help with anything you need during the selling processThey negotiate your offers for you professionally They verify all buyers pre-approvals and/or proof of fundsThey fill out and send all required paperwork to the attorneys to get contracts goingThey handle all home inspections and potential issuesThey deal with the appraiser and provide comparable sale information so your house appraises for the contract priceThey confirm the commitment of buyers mortgageThey help deal with any legal issues from the town if there are anyThey handle the walk through and any issues that might ariseThey attend the closing (if there is no scheduling conflict)I make the appointments and show your own houseCost: 1/2% with a minimum of $2500

Sure, 639 Plymouth Rd had its issues – angry tenants, neglected maintenance – but beneath that, I saw opportunity.

NY is still great but landlords need to:- proceed with caution- read Brandon Turner's books - implement strict requirements and systems for tenant screening and property management

When you reach out to the city, you should inquire about the specific permits needed for renovating a burned home, any special requirements or restrictions, and any inspections that may need to be done during the renovation process.

You may have to fix holes in walls to do the paint, but I would not do door jambs, baseboard or other stuff that is not required to paint. 

As i'm sure you are aware the strategies and methods of construction/maintenance and management will differ from others. 

@Ethan Swat have you done the math to calculate the increased booking volume or higher booking rate is required to break-even on the investment?

I think this highlights the problem of placing maintenance responsibility on tenants.