The log requirement to track the hours hasn't changed so something from 4-5 years ago should still be applicable now.I would create an excel workpaper with 4-5 columnsColumn 1 = DateColumn 2 = Amount of hoursColumns 3 = Description of property worked onColumns 4 = Task performedYou can create 'drop-down' features to reduce the amount of repetitive phrases.

While it can assist with drafting property descriptions or generating initial ideas, it is not reliable for creating legally binding contracts or providing up-to-date market data.

This will make the breakeven math clear based on the descriptions of breakeven math above. 

Does the description highlight the right features, or is there something I should emphasize more?

A few things I’ve noticed with new vacation rentals: Visibility matters – listings with reviews tend to get more exposure, so early traction can be slow.Photos & description – clear, high-quality images and detailed descriptions make a big difference.Pricing & perks – discounts help, but consider small early-bird perks like waived fees or free cleaning to attract your first bookings.Tracking & data – I’ve found that keeping a simple Excel tracker of pricing trends, comps, and cleaning costs really helps when evaluating potential listings.

Your description of NYC market and your background, starting investor, know how to "Fight" and are hungry fit those. 

Verify the wholesaler’s equitable interest, chain of title, liens, and legal description.

The algorithm scans keywords in your listing description and even the alt text of your photos to determine relevance.For example:A picture of a game room could land in the "Play" category if the photo’s alt text is labeled something like: “Amazing game room with ping pong and pool table.”A picture of a beautiful view of land with the alt text being “Beautiful view of the countryside”Your photos can do more than look good—they can strategically get your listing into multiple categories by including targeted alt-text descriptions.The more categories you rank in, the more visibility your listing gets, leading to more clicks and higher rankings in Airbnb search results.Testing and Improving Your CTROnce your photos are optimized, it’s time to test their impact.

You post up photos and a description of the work and the most you are willing to pay and contractors bid on the work - only they bid down.

Im assuming you decide what to do with them once the numbers are presented at the moment of buying, or even where they are geographically in the city, if it's tenant occupied already, if you're buying cash or using a hard money lender, etc.