Furnished finder has some stats on people looking for furnished spaces in Denver that may help. 

Likely, you won't be getting many clicks so look at impressions and see if those terms match the intent you're looking to answer when people search.

Getting that first property is exciting—and yeah, NYC is no joke when it comes to price of entry.Honestly, a lot of people I’ve talked to in your shoes end up finding better opportunities just outside the city.

There are easily 5-6 meetings per week you can go to and learn from people who have been in this business for decades.

In general, most people value STRs for sale based on the income of the STR.

I don't play around with other people's money.As for sticking to Gilbert or checking out other cities around Phoenix, I'm doing my best to look at every city. 

By poisoning the rats, you're letting them roam free into the world where people's pets can eat them, not wise. 

Check your insurance, I’ve seen a lot of people specialize in renting to group homes or care facilities so there must be a commercial policy for this.

It doesn't sound like a showstopper to me.Did you ask the plumber if there is anything people can flush that will help keep the lines clear?

We have several people living in these homes.