A few I’ve seen work well:Targeted Google & Facebook Ads – cheaper once you know your audience.Local SEO & Google Maps optimization – people are searching “storage near me.”Referral programs – reward current renters or local businesses for leads.Dynamic pricing tools – inspired by Airbnb/STRs to optimize rates.Seems like consolidators are great for quick growth, but once you hit critical occupancy, going organic + tech is where the real margin shows.Curious if anyone is using dynamic pricing or online booking tools outside of Sparefoot?

At the end of the lease it was a pleasant expericene.The tenants did not damage the property visually ,so I returned the entire security deposit .The night mare started 1.5 yrs after the CRS tenants vacated .

Once they see you’re documenting dates, photos, and sending formal notices, it almost always flips the power dynamic—they realize you’re serious, and most tenants get it together before you even have to think about eviction.If it were me, here’s what I’d do now:Start fresh from today.

Investor TakeawaysBest Cash Flow Plays: ZIPs 28216 (6% vacancy, 14.52 RTP) and 28213/28269 deliver strong rent-to-price returns and are located amid transformative county developments.Growth Catalysts: Mecklenburg’s massive infrastructure and mixed-use projects (examples, River District, Eastland Park) position the area for sustained appreciation and rental demand.Emerging Suburban Markets: Gaston and Cabarrus counties are experiencing substantive population surges and shifting commuter dynamics, especially in ZIP 28083, which shows promising RTP and anticipated metro-spillover growth.

Think in terms of income, occupancy, and scalability, and let cosmetic upgrades come later once the property is producing steady cash flow.Always happy to share turnkey markets in the Midwest and Southeast that have worked for other investors where properties cash flow well and are also visually appealing without breaking the bank.

 Kansas City - The real estate market here has been particularly dynamic, with a steady increase in property values driven by both local and out-of-state buyers seeking affordability and quality of life.

If not, is your girlfriend up on the various STR tools such as dynamic pricing, techniques to improve rankings, great cleaners and handymen?  

👏 If you’re managing it yourself, some great tools to automate things:Hospitable – for automated guest messagingPriceLabs – dynamic pricing to stay competitiveBreezeway or Turno – to manage cleaningsSmart locks – like August or Schlage with auto codesAirDNA – for market insights and deal analysis

Areas like Riverside and Springfield see success in this method, as long as rehab adds enough value to justify refinancing.Bonus: You may even explore “AirBnBRRRR” in coastal neighborhoods like Jacksonville Beach—capitalizing on short-term rental premiums.Your Jacksonville Market SnapshotStrong fundamentals: A diversified economy with military bases, logistics, finance, and healthcare supports consistent renter demand and long-term appreciation.Rental dynamics: Although rent growth has slowed a bit, demand remains strong.

Local market dynamics: Are rents high enough to generate meaningful cash flow?