If you are someone who's really hands on and want to do lots of tweaks yourself to optimize comfort and save energy, then smart thermostat might be an upgrade to your vacation rental property.

New luxury car in the driveway, 40 pairs of shoes stacked in brand new boxes, a closet full of purses, but late on rent.

Family and I are looking to purchase a vacation home we can use/STR when not in use in the Puget Sound area.

Most guests won’t cook full meals, but they’ll definitely appreciate easy cleanup especially on vacation.

I don’t think that’s only for luxury rentals, I want all my rentals even economy offerings to be environments I’d want to live in. 

., not luxury flips, but not falling apart either).

BRRR, long term, short term vacation rentals, turnkey strategy, SFH or MFH? 

Entry was made, residence inspected and while the resident is headed to vacate we have a professional, productive dialogue. 

Background: In-laws purchased a 3-bed, 2-bath vacation property used as a family cabin/STR in Central Oregon during the 90's.The current property is in a desirable vacation market and has opportunity for forced appreciation through bathroom/kitchen upgrades.

So, is a vacation rental a good investment in this new environment?