Tenants may not “see” it, but comfort and reliability reduce turnover and support higher rents.Exterior and curb appealClean landscaping, fresh paint, lighting, and entry upgrades.

That means instead of depreciating these costs over 15 years (the normal recovery period for land improvements), you may be able to deduct the entire cost upfront.With 2026 underway, it’s a great time to look for ways to enhance the curb appeal and guest experience of your STR.

Hello all,I purchased a 4BR/2BA SFR in December in North Charleston and am house hacking by renting the bedrooms individually.Location: 4 minutes from Bosch, 15 minutes from Boeing, Joint Base, and the airport.Initial pricing: $875 per bedroom / $925 for FROG
Current pricing: $850 / $900 + $100 first month incentiveMarketing channels: Apartments.com, Zillow, Facebook, Roomies
Lead flow: ~3–4 inquiries per week at peakI’ve upgraded photos (furnished + lighting), improved description, enhanced curb appeal, and contacted local employers and Trident Tech.I haven’t secured a tenant yet.For those who’ve successfully rented by the room in shared homes:- What has made the biggest difference in converting leads to signed tenants?

Curb Appeal Peaks in Spring & SummerHomes simply look better this time of year.

We all know the standard real estate tax play: buy a rental, depreciate it over 27.5 years (residential) or 39 years (commercial), and hope for the best.
But if you’re looking to scale your portfolio in 2026, waiting...

Also, don’t overlook exterior photos and curb appeal as they are just as important as interior images.

. 😅 Currently waiting on 1 deal to close to boost liquidity and then planning to sit on cash for a bit before jumping into another project 😱.My primary career is actually in the field I got my master’s in, and that base salary is stable.

That said, we made the decision to allow pets (and charge a fee) in late 2024 and attribute some of the boost in revenue to that. 

The Chiefs & Royals stadium saga, potentially relocating across state lines, could shift economic activity and boost local infrastructure.

Since most investors don't follow up past 1-2 weeks, adding a consistent multi-channel follow up system to your deal flow is an easy ROI boost.