It sets unrealistic expectations that you can execute it as a newbie from anywhere with not much cash, and because I’m honest about that I see a lot of investors go to other agents to buy houses that when I see what they bought I know it doesn’t work (see their posts on FB forums usually asking for advice because they are having problems with the $30,000 house they bought in a bad area and their property manager/contractor/etc won’t give champagne service for sparkling water prices). 

As per Al mentioned I had already been taking extra care of the property by changing garbage companies so we had twice a week pick up to keep the yard clean and the property sparkling all the time. 3) flood lights placed on the house to keep it well lit all night long.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a contractor that could sparkle some wall corners and do touch up paint?

This unit was sparkling, with brand new appliances and professionally cleaned when they moved in.

I could get $100 more a month and maybe attract a better tenant if I can get the kitchen to sparkle a little more.

The tenant had just moved in and the windows were no sparkling clean. 

@Sparkle Carlockyes, that is a different topic. 

That way all your cleaner needs is a smartphone with the cleaning app and a commitment to making your STR sparkle.

@Sparkle CarlockI used Venmo to do a cash advance on a credit card to cover the closing costs on my first flip.

His sister will PM those for him.After our conversation my interest sparkled from an out-of-state but looking at available properties things don't look so enticing or welcoming...