While I believe I operated with many of these strategies and tactics EVENTUALLY, I spent a long time “spinning my wheels” early on when trying to negotiate before establishing a rapport.  

No issues over the last 8 years.

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

None of this is meant to say not to do short term rentals, you should have your eyes wide open when you purchase and know what's involved.

My name is Sean and I’ve been living in Asheville for the last 4 years.

Never too late to jump into REI and right now thing are getting even better with mortgage rates getting ready to drop over the next few month.I am here to help offer my 19 years of eperience in the REI game and how to avoid the basic pitfalls and also how to take advantage of the new programs out over the last few months and which loopholes to use.   

Ive had great success over the last 6 months I've been doing it with consistent bookings. 

Seller: "How long do you need?"

It’s great to see you exploring STRs in New England, you’re absolutely on the right track thinking long-term about transitioning from W2 to real estate.

For one of the SFRs on the lot we painted the cabinets that have been there since the 80s, and on the other one we could not keep the cabinet, kitchen layout and all due to it being built so long ago and never really being fully updated..