.🛠️ Smarter Ways to Deal With Dishwashers (If You Keep Them)Install leak sensors: These are cheap ($15–$50) and can shut off water automatically.Use stainless steel pans under them: Helps catch minor drips early before they cause real damage.Choose basic, durable models: Avoid fancy touchscreens and go for the rugged, easy-to-fix ones.Routine checks during inspections: Add dishwasher seals and connections to your annual or semi-annual maintenance checklist.Consider tenant responsibility clauses: In some leases, you can have tenants responsible for minor appliance issues or clogged filters (check with your attorney on what's enforceable in your area).🧰 If You Want to Skip DishwashersYou could totally design kitchens that don't include them:Use the 24" space for extra drawers or pull-out trash/recycling bins (tenants love that).Use it for a built-in microwave or even a rolling cart/pantry insert.Market it as “low-maintenance kitchen design” or “extra storage space”—it’s all about the spin.Short answer: If your target tenant expects it (like young professionals or families), keep it.

Use area rugs to protect floors and add warmth.2.

This change may be due to increasing competition in similar nature-centric destinations.Flathead National ForestOccupancy This Year: 30.70%Despite its stunning natural beauty, Flathead National Forest's occupancy rates have decreased, which might be attributed to stricter STR regulations and limited local tourism initiatives.Eastern OregonOccupancy This Year: 31.60%Eastern Oregon's rugged terrain and outdoor adventures haven't translated into increased demand for short-term rentals, evidenced by its continued low occupancy rates.Atlantic CityOccupancy This Year: 34.60%Atlantic City remains stagnant with no growth in occupancy, possibly due to heightened competition and evolving traveler expectations favoring alternative destinations.Lake of the OzarksOccupancy This Year: 35.10%With its scenic views and leisurely activities, Lake of the Ozarks is still struggling with lower occupancy rates compounded by an excess supply of vacation rentals.JasperOccupancy This Year: 36.30%Jasper's appeal as a nature retreat is not enough to counteract declining occupancy rates, suggesting possible shifts in visitor preferences or investment saturation.Sun ValleyOccupancy This Year: 37.00%Sun Valley, despite its year-round attractions, is experiencing a significant drop in occupancy, perhaps due to increased competition from similar resort towns.

Tenant brought throw rugs . so at turn over it was just take a fire hose to the interior for the turn. :) LOVE IT. 

They paid approx. 80% of the replacement cost of the rug.

Love that rug in photo 3, did you get that from Revival?

About $15,000 was the furniture itself, the remainder coming from misc. items, barstools, cooking goods, TVs, rugs, pictures, etc. 

The black swan events really will pull the rug on you.

As EV production ramps up, the need for quality housing close to these new employment centers will only intensify, driving both rental yields and property values upward.Revitalized Neighborhoods and Mixed-Use DevelopmentsFord’s $740 million Michigan Central Station project is a prime example of how EV investment is revitalizing Detroit’s neighborhoods.

You will start with the larger pieces and fill in with accessories, wall art, rugs, and decor.Because I own cabins in a mountain environment, I try to avoid the new case goods.