There are a lot of options for all in one stacks (washer dryer) or a single wash/dry machine as well as small size (18") dishwashers.Don't skimp on these sorts of amenities.

These documents are the lifeline to your capital so as Jeff and @Chris Seveney have noted, don't skimp on the documents or the use of an Attorney to make use of the terms within those documents.I once heard Gary Keller of Keller Williams note that legal documents shouldn't be called 'agreements' but 'disagreements' because they only become valuable when there is a disagreement between 2 parties. 

Kevin, don't skimp on photos, we hire a professional company and do 3D Matterport tours.

Once you get started and see a projects potential, you don't want to skimp.

The move-in experience is so crucial so please do not skimp out on that.Quote from @Lateefah Mathews: @Tar-U-Way Bright I'm in agreement with everyone else here...House Hack!

Always better to have the permit closed out (not open) and available for a new buyer to see.....not having work inspected just makes everyone nervous and wondering why, and what else you might have skimped on.... 

This is not an example of "skimping" on costs to get a home ready. 2.

You don’t have to skimp on the neighborhood or the quality of the house, but if it is a nice little 3/1 or 3/2 single family home in nice condition with no deferred maintenance, then your chance of making a mistake or getting hurt financially while you learn is limited.

I did not skimp anywhere as I planned on keeping it and am now looking to sell it. 

(Trying to skimp on coverage by not telling them you're Airbnb-ing the place will defeat the purpose of insurance if they deny a claim because you weren't truthful.)There are specific STR insurance carriers like Proper Insurance, but most major carriers offer a rider for vacation rental or short-term rental insurance as well.