In my my first deal, I basically took the word of the turnkey company and did not check how much the property could rent for.

I am open to all angles, even considering going with a 2-4 unit barndominium if I can find cheaper land, or even an FHA 203k loan for a property in need of some BASIC renovations.

Some neighborhoods are basically so completely crap that you can never expect any appreciation from them and they might even lose value.

In older homes requiring significant demo and repair for duct installation, costs could be even higher.Basement Suite Conversion: $10,000 for a new kitchen and bedroom is likely an underestimate, with basic kitchenette installation averaging $15,750, and adding a bedroom can add significantly more.Appliances: $7,000 might be acceptable for basic appliances, but higher-end options will push the cost up.

Today I mostly utilize a few very simple spreadsheets I have created for record keeping along with taking basic, generic epayments from the big platforms like Venmo and Zelle to name a few.

I would respond to the guest comment basically stating that there was an extreme weather condition that affected the quality of the river.  

Including a full PMS system as well as themes etc.There is a learning curve, but Wordpress is pretty easy to use and basically WYSIWYG.

We're not curing cancer; it's just buying real estate, doing some basic math, buying some furniture and kitchen utensils, maybe getting creative with some amenities, and listing properties on STR platforms...it's daunting when you're new, certainly a grind to get started, but it's not a mystery or puzzle to solve.

Basically leads to same as 1 but done on a more “gut feel” basis.  

Here are the basic steps: 1.