The possibilities are endless… Anything from guests leaving a bunch of lights on, to leaving the oven on, to leaving food out on the counter to rot and attract pests…Just wondering how people deal with this situation where the guests check out and the cleaners can’t go over there for a couple of days?

Moving from a multi-family (like your 3 units) to a single-family setup can offer attractive rents, especially when targeting college housing, but it can also be a tricky path.From what I’ve seen, success depends on local market dynamics and the specific demand for single-family vs multi-family rentals.

COVID created a chaotic spike in both the sale & rental markets, attracting even more new real estate investors.

The state’s favorable business environment, reliable energy grid, and central location make it attractive for data-intensive companies like Google.Additionally, Verily Life Sciences, another Alphabet subsidiary, relocating its headquarters to Dallas is another testament to the region's growing appeal for tech and life sciences companies.

They were attracted to the potential for cash flow, largely because so few markets would cash flow any more with higher rates.

In any case, speed and reliability make you a more attractive buyer.

Your strategy could attract a specific niche of renters or vacationers looking for more than just a standard home.

Yes.A well-maintained investment attracts better renters who pay on time, stay longer, and take good care of the property.

The local area has a few attractions and similar STRs have done well based on what I see online)The plan is simple. 

Institutional Investors: As you scale, attracting institutional capital (e.g., private equity, pension funds, or REITs) can provide the capital necessary for larger developments or acquisitions.