Presumably there is attic access somewhere-pop your head in there (while wearing a mask), shine a light around to see if you can see anything. 

Christopher, good question, both tools have their place, but they shine in different areas depending on what you need next.PropStream is usually the better all-around option if you want:• Stronger nationwide data• Better comping tools• Easier pulling of niche lists (pre-foreclosure, tired landlords, high equity, etc.)• MLS-adjacent data without needing full MLS access• Consistent skip-tracing qualityIf your bottleneck is finding more quality leads and building better lists, PropStream is the step up.Xleads tends to be more marketing-oriented:• Pre-built motivated seller lists• Quicker outreach integrations• Simpler interface if you just want plug-and-play listsBut the data quality isn’t as deep as PropStream, and comping is limited.If your goal is “the next level,” PropStream gives you more control and better data to scale volume.Pair it with consistent skip tracing and follow-up, and that’s usually where wholesalers see the jump.

Ever heard of "The Shoe Shine Rule"? 

Hey everyone,I’m building out a short-term rental in the [Joshua Tree] market and looking to connect with local cohosts or STR operators who take pride in running top-tier guest experiences — the kind where systems are dialed in, and the property shines every time.I’m not looking for a traditional property management company  — I’m looking for a boots-on-the-ground partner who thinks like an investor and operates like an owner.I’m hoping to find or learn:Anyone here cohosting in the JT area and open to sharing their experience (what works, what doesn’t)?

It's shine is already wearing off.

They shine more for long-term holds, stable operations, lower maintenance, and appreciation rather than heavy monthly cash flow.

Are you leaving money on the deal?

If there are damages get reimbursed and leave an honest review.

We’re seeing a bit of an oversupply of long-term rentals lately, and we have been applying different strategies to promote ,positioning , house perks , house shine conditions and price reduction strategies on our rentals... as we have done in the past with the only difference feedback from tenants has been they have too many options to choose and resulting slow to keep fulfilling the vacancies compare what we used to see in the pastI’ve noticed some folks offering incentives like a free month of rent instead of just rent price reduction.

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