One of the first properties that I ever rented as a real estate agent was a 6 bedroom cabin.
The place on the lake had close to 4,000 square feet.
It was much larger than any other property in the area. The building was erected by one of the local doctors. Doctor passed away and left the property to one of his sons. The guy uses the property as a rental. When I picked up the property, I saw a lot of potential. The owners wanted a certain amount of money for a weekly stay. I tried to tell them that they were asking too much. They did not believe I had the expertise to make that call. The home sat vacant for a long time. No one wanted to rent the cabin until the owner finally took my advice and made some changes. The cabin did not have central heat or AC. I suggested ductless heating and cooling options. The cabin did not have any beds in the extra rooms. I felt that was important as well. The only people trying to rent a 6-bedroom cabin would be a family. The family would want beds for the children. I also suggested a few outdoor amenities that I thought I might catch the eye of families. We added a volleyball net, horseshoe pit, as well as a small hot tub. We had a rental sale for the next three months, and we offered the property at half price. After people saw the heating and cooling options, hot tub, and upgraded amenities, a lot of people were interested in making reservations.