Entry-level and mid-tier flips still move well.Homes under the luxury threshold sell fast when they’re clean, modern, and priced right.

A clean offer with an escalation clause (e.g., "$2,000 over the highest verified offer up to a cap of $X") is pretty much standard.

Regular inspections and scheduled maintenance (like cleaning gutters, checking smoke detectors, and servicing HVAC) protect your investment.Treating it like a hobby, not a businessTrack income, expenses, and receipts properly.

Repairs, cleaning and capex seem to be understated for a property this size, especially if turnover is frequent.

The key is having clean hour logs, especially once cleaners, handymen, or contractors are involved.

Consistent execution plus clean reporting is what earns better money.

That means your STR losses, especially if you do a cost segregation to accelerate depreciation (don't forget about deducting furniture, supplies, utilities, cleaning, and repairs) can offset your W-2 or other active income.So even if you can’t hit REPs in 2025 because of your W-2 job, you may have already qualified for the STRs rules without realizing it.

Using the word “mold” too soon can create unnecessary alarm and potential liability if the stain turns out to be mildew or another harmless substance.Once confirmed, landlords should hire a licensed mold remediation specialist to properly clean and document the repair.

Same-day modification requests basically function like a cancellation, and moving the reservation would wipe out tonight’s payout with almost no chance of rebooking.In situations like this, I usually advise guests to cancel the current reservation and rebook for their new dates so that the original cancellation policy still applies and the system stays clean.

In a market where affordability is increasingly strained, it’s one of the few win-win setups: residents get a clean, stable place to live at a reasonable rate, and owners achieve strong cash flow and faster equity growth.The biggest differentiator between success and stress in this model is management.