With fans not able to go to Cardinals or Sun Devil games, and with the uncertainty surrounding all other of our local events, we just aren't seeing the same demand as we would have in a "normal" year. 

That affordable rent/ARV range is becoming more and more in demand as we're experiencing historically high appreciation.

Which makes since when you take in the 11% that we were at before plus inflation plus and increase in demand as we are now on the public stage of the US.

You aren't going to have as much demand as peak summer season but on the flip side there is less inventory as most people are trying to make sure they turn in the summer. 

I currently own a STR and it is about the same time demand as my other long term rentals.

These tasks can be time-consuming and demand a specific knowledge base.

Literally get a rental agreement and demand a big deposit and treat it like a lease.

There's not enough supply now, and there's not going to be to catch up to demand as people can afford to buy more with mortgage rates at historic lows.

If it is decked out as a super nice place, you might see more single rooms that can demand a premium - some of these homes can be monstrous in size.

A moderately intelligent homeowner, and/or one represented by an agent, will absolutely prefer or require real proof of actual funds.I am not a wholesaler (trust me on this :)) but I expect that your chances of closing an assignment-type deal with someone savvy enough to demand a POF latter are very, very slim, and you should probably just move on.