They play this game because the guy has a criminal record so the woman applies for the apartment alone.  

How many kids get to play minecraft or COD on a big projector screen right? 

As you know there are a lot of factors that play into making each property a successful Short Term Rental.

To be successful right now in STR, you either need to go all out and beat everyone else on their table stakes (pickleball, basketball, game rooms, saunas, hot tubs, etc.) or you need to understand the market better than anyone and pick a niche for that market.Right now, you are one post in and just asking for someone to tell you anywhere in the United States to invest, which is silly.

You say the contractor is resubmitting the revisions but where is the architect and what role is he/she playing?

DSCR doesn't require the property is rented, but with the loan amount at play that would not be an option for everyone I've heard of. 

Your success is much more influenced by how well you play in a market, how good your team is, than by picking a marginal better market.

Decide which game you want to play.

I may be inclined to throw some referrals your way big dawg.I've tried that before, but I didn't enjoy it because it doesn't play to my strengths.

Furthermore, this rule may be disregarded as investors become more creative.For instance, if investors intend to buy and make a long-term hold play, betting on appreciation, they may be able to afford to pay more.