Make sure your model includes:Furnishing/design + housewares (this can be a big chunk, especially if you want it to compete visually)Security system / smart locks / thermostatConsumables + linens + duplicatesProfessional photosInitial repairs + inspection surprisesPermits/HOA rules (if applicable)Even a modest setup can materially change your cash-on-cash return in year 1, so it’s worth pricing this upfront.3) About Vine City/English specificallyYou’re thinking in the right direction on appreciation drivers (downtown proximity, universities), but with STRs you’ll also want to factor in:Guest comfort/perception (this can affect conversion rate, ADR, reviews)Insurance costs and any risk premiumProperty condition and ongoing maintenance expectationsIn other words: it might be a strong long-term play, but run both the cash-flow case and the appreciation case separately so you’re not forcing STR cash flow to do the heavy lifting.4) Should you consider other markets?

But screening depth is weak, income verification is surface-level, and there are zero operational guardrails once the lease is signed.Marketing fills units.Management protects assets.Where investors get into trouble is thinking Zillow replaces process.

I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to start that process and/or any tips that can help me?

So I was wondering, what are the biggest pain points throughout the entire investing process for a buy and hold investor?

They do require a minimum credit score, but do not ask for proof of income, as they underwrite strictly on asset performance (Very Helpful, as I did not have W2 income and had not completed first year tax return for my new business).Over all, I have to say the process was very transparent and simple.

Would you mind walk me through the process of finding real buyers too? 

The goal is to take the underwriting process that normally takes days of spreadsheets, comps research, and back-and-forth… and turn it into something you can do in about 10 minutes (basically a 100x speed improvement).Here’s how it works:Paste in a listing or address (or upload an OM)DealPilot pulls live, always-current market rent + sales compsRuns full underwriting math: NOI, cap rate, cash-on-cash, DSCR, breakeven occupancyFlags key risks (tax reassessment, insurance exposure, deferred maintenance signals, etc.)Generates a professional investment memo + client-ready PDF that looks like it came from an institutional shopThe big idea is: instead of spending half your weekend underwriting deals that don’t pencil, you can instantly know:Does this deal actually work?

I want to be fair to this tenant, but I also don’t want future tenants—who will be paying closer to market rent—to be negatively affected by ongoing noise issues. 

I will definitely DM you to learn more about your training process and scripts.

They stay calm, listen, and make the process easy for the other side.