Customer service doesn't even begin to describe this chain of events; this is guided missile level sales follow up and over the top attention to detail and customer attraction.

The best way to attract private money is by finding a great deal.

Lake Pueblo is the largest attraction in the immediate area. 

This probably seems attractive but at the same time if it stays unpermitted it can be head aches along the way and if i were to ever sell in future run into the same sort of problems. 

If you're struggling, consider offering higher returns initially to attract investors, or partnering with someone who has a solid reputation in the industry.

But I would be taking a huge tax benefit up front and making these properties much more attractive from an ROI perspective when modeling for that expected benefit. 

You can find some deals on the market, but they are definitely the lowest hanging fruit and always attract a lot of attention.

Below is a diagram illustrating the three main tenant segments in Las Vegas.If you unknowingly purchased a property that attracts the Transient tenant segment, turning a profit will be nearly impossible due to high vacancy costs.

I was recently tasked with finding an unheard-of market that could potentially attract brand-new STR investors.

It also depends on the type of properties (some less expensive ones attract more problematic tenants) and the local laws around rentals.