That's a 4-5 month rehab with predictable costs.

Strong post — retention is usually won or lost in the small operational details.Fast maintenance absolutely matters, but I’d add that predictability is just as important as speed.

I am really interested in Berwick especially with the new business/data center coming there and suspect this will be a great market to get in on but really dont have the know-how to make smart predictions of the sort or critically analyze a market. seems most properties are decent cash flow and some appreciation though not stellar??

The losers are unlicensed hosts, operators who have been kicking the can down the road on compliance, and anyone who built their model assuming zero friction forever.My prediction is that we see a short term supply contraction, improved performance for compliant listings, increased demand for professional management, and a meaningful number of acquisition opportunities between now and late summer.

I heard that 2025 was a terrible year for STR and many predict the same expectation for 2026.What's your advice?

In many cases, a well-managed common laundry area reduces maintenance exposure, creates predictability, and even introduces ancillary income.

According to predictions by East Tennessee Realtor Association East Tennessee is expected to see:Home prices up ~3.1%Sales volume up ~6.8%Rent slightly down or flatThat’s not a boom.

Strong peak months can mask weaker shoulder periods, so underwriting needs to hold up when occupancy drops and weather becomes less predictable.

Florida can work, but prices and insurance can really squeeze returns, which is why a lot of buy-and-hold investors I know also look out of state in the Midwest, where the numbers are simpler and more predictable.

It’s more predictable and scalable.You can absolutely buy remotely and sight unseen, I do it all the time, but only with tight due diligence.If you’re just starting, I’d suggest learning how to evaluate land properly first.