They sell a rounded stair that you can stain and then put that on the tread/landing/flat part of the stairs.  

How would you handle marketing, showings, screening applications?

this is about as good and honest post on wholesaling that I have ever seen .. and 1000% the truth.. the success rate for wholesalers is next to zero.. for everyone that makes a go at it 99 fall flat and blow money.. just like blowing money they don't have on Guru's seminars..Very much what you post is what we were taught if we wanted to be real estate agents in the day.Great sales1 year of money in the bank no debt.this is no different so you have all these wanna be folks dreamers really thinking they can make money doing this then buy and hold.. its sad really and its promulgated on BP as much as anywhere. which is doubly sad...

The model of your work will make more money during up markets than mine, but during flat or peak times, you have way too much risk.

Has decent rates and I screened them with a questionnaire I got in the forums here.

A well established full house management will do at least the following: guest communication, house inspections to check cleaning and that nothing is missing, claim support IF there are issues, guest screening and “party prevention”, restocking of supplies, coordination for maintenance, safety and security of the house, work with you on city regulations, dynamic pricing, manage the listing online, cleaning management, monthly reports there is a lot ... but there are great STR management companies out there providing a ton of value.

The reason for this is that we live in a very unique neighborhood with restored mid century modern flat roof homes.

Never short cut the pre-screening process!

I just recently closed on my first 2-flat and will be looking for another 2-flat or 3-flat in the near future.

They can help you screen, collect security deposit, collect and automate monthly rents, and provide renter's insurance.