Salting a couple times and return trips for new ice . 

I also liked the quickbooks like record keeping, that was my favorite feature.

My favorite are all of the chat gpt responses lol.

I spend my mornings and trips back and forth from work listening to BP podcasts as well a reading lots of books to learn as much as I can.

I stay out of Chicago for many reasons that there are just too many rules, fines and tenant favoritism with the city.Best of Luck.

Thus we got guest favorite.

Track patterns, not one-offs .Maintenance triageLife-safety and habitability = immediate.Nuisance items batched into one visit to save trip fees; set boundaries for light bulbs, loose handles, squeaky doors .HVAC filters and tune-ups on cadence with photo proof; replace only when failure or at turn unless risk dictates .Turn standardScope template: paint touch-up, flooring repair, caulk, deep clean, locks rekey, curb appeal.Do big upgrades at vacancy, not with tenants in place, unless safety or leakage forces it .PM accountabilityExpectations doc: response times, approval limits, photo receipts, monthly owner update.Calendar check-ins: delinquency on the 6th, vacancy every Friday, turns twice weekly until listed .Biggest time sinks and how to cut themBack-and-forth on minor work orders: batch and set thresholds; teach PM what’s urgent vs optional .Chasing updates: standardize touchpoints and require proof-in-photos for work done .Overpricing vacancies: use ranges, listen to PM’s on-the-ground read, and choose speed over squeezing the last bit on your first units .Quick wins when inquiries slowPhoto order: lead with the best exterior at golden hour, then kitchen, bath, best room.Price bracket tweak: drop to just under a common search filter and add a move-in credit line in the first sentence.First 5 photos tell the whole story: light, clean, and your three sell points up front.Your next movePick one property.

@Ashley Bitner As a fellow Superhost with my listing as "Guest Favorite", I can see you’ve put a lot of heart into your Airbnb—your style really shines through!

We’ve been using Rentec direct for over five years and it is hands-down, my favorite landlord tool. hope it helps!

This is a topic that trips up a lot of investors.