While it might feel like an extra charge to tenants, these packages often provide value that indirectly benefits the property owner as well—like reduced maintenance calls or ensuring the property is better protected.In my experience managing a large portfolio of properties, these fees are becoming more common due to the thin margins in property management.

It adds extra protection for your assets.

These days, even properties with nice amenities like pools need to go the extra mile to capture attention and bookings.

They can include foreclosures, short sales, or properties owned by motivated sellers.

My gut say's it's other motives. 

So I would suggest keeping your STR property geographically close and doing as much as possible to keep your profit% high as possible.As far as the actual house you use, I would just say - be honest, be fair and strive for the best area, most amenities, cleanest house, best communication, and any other extras you can get.

My dad and I got caught by that snag on our third flip years ago, and we definitely kicke ourselves for not doing a little extra research up front.

You can make more through co-living in most markets, but still likely to be better off house hacking 1 / year and then buy out of state with your extra cash.If you want to chat strategy with someone - feel free to PM me or reach out to contact info in my bio!

Motivation is an emotional thing.

IE motivate them for money.