Trying to assess the best strategy on what people are typically doing whether its 2-4 night min stays during off-peak with lower occ or is it typically MTR / 28+ day stays until summer?

I would a standard lease, deposit and have them prepay for the stay.

Paving the driveway, fresh paint or repairs to stairways/decks, adding some landscaping or a tree, and upgrading appliances like washers/dryers can all increase perceived value.

For example our clients who ate paying us are not the people staying in the house.

New flooring, fresh paint, updated fixtures, addressing deferred maintenance.I raised rents strategically as leases renewed or units turned.

The Midwest is going to strategically matter more in the future and population will be growing due to fresh water and cooler climate, also fewer storms (lower insurance premiums).

Despite the government’s recent reopening, the economic data blackout continues, leaving investors with limited fresh macroeconomic signals to guide positioning.

At times, I’ve wondered if we’re late to the game, but a recent BP podcast about starting in your 40s gave me a fresh dose of encouragement.

Maybe go visit them and see what they have to offer interior and exterior, as well as age of the units, as well as grounds keeping, as well as parking lot condition (Alligator with potholes, slurried, fresh black top with new paint lines).

Week of November 3, 2025
Job growth finally bounced back in October — but just barely. Meanwhile, home price forecasts point toward steady appreciation into next year.
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