It’s refreshing to have a touch of it, like a nice framed map of the white mountains or framed photos of the area, but to overall have a fresh and clean and crisp look is a very smart choice.  

I’ll just add a couple thoughts that might help squeeze some extra traction out of your efforts:Reposition the Listing: Sometimes relaunching with new photos, updated staging (even virtual), and a refreshed listing description can make it feel like a “new” property to buyers who might’ve passed the first time around.Targeted Investor Outreach: If it hasn’t moved on the retail side, you might start running the numbers for it as a rental or mid-term rental and package it as a turnkey opportunity.

Hey @Joe Joe, First off, I want to say it’s refreshing to see how intentional your approach is.

The pro forma might assume steady-state costs, but real-life FF&E refreshes and maintenance can eat into margins quickly.Reputation RiskIf this ends up in your name (or your LLC), and the operator under-delivers or creates noise complaints, bad reviews, etc., that can follow you — especially if you're looking to raise funds or do more deals down the line.The return profile is attractive on paper, but I’d run downside scenarios too — like 25–35% drop in occupancy or average daily rate, or a 6-month period of sub-30% occupancy.

A new front door can instantly refresh the exterior and signal to prospective tenants that the property is well maintained.

I am not looking for a fixer-upper, but I am willing to put money into " refreshing" a property.

I've received plenty of advice that was best left right where it came from, so it's refreshing to receive what seems like sound advice from someone with actual experience. 

Now you're refreshing your CRM wondering what went wrong.I’ve been there.

I recommend reading that book a few times, then reference chapters as a refresher when needed.https://www.biggerpockets.com/landlordbookbonusHere are 2 other sites:https://www.ezlandlordforms.com/& https://ipropertymanagement.com/ Best of luck.

Tweaking your pricing strategy, refreshing your listing, or targeting off-season bookings more aggressively might help bridge the gap while insurance settles over time.Revisit your expense breakdown – I’ve seen some owners work with financial pros or property managers to restructure things (like utilities, maintenance, or cleaning fees) and claw back a few hundred a month.