We shot for comfortable home feeling.

But at what point did you consider yourself at a "tipping point" or at a good spot to invest in a 2nd investment property and how did you go about doing so?

🚫 Not worth splurging on:Fancy wall art (most guests barely notice)Premium cookware (unless targeting execs)Expensive rugs or decor piecesFocus on comfort and function — not Pinterest.What’s one item your guests always appreciate that you didn’t expect?

Quote from @Shameka Henson: Hey Ya'll, thank you to everyone for so many informative responses and actually reaching out in text or callsSo I'm getting my first BRRRR ready for the appraisal process and need some tips and tricks.Some tips I've heard - 1. do Not put keyed locks on rooms if you plan to rent by the rooms (put them on afterwards)2.

Is this a home or a condo?

Thanks for the tips Ashish!

Tenants aren't motivated like home-sellers.

I’d love tips from others in similar markets:What platforms or methods have worked best for attracting quality tenants in small towns?

Guests comment that "it feels like home" or "grandmas". 

The question is how to build a model that still works when regulations evolve.Finally, short term rental success is not just about décor, dynamic pricing, or quick responses.