Also, I would check out Airdna to analyze the properties you are evaluating as a STR. 

I think your mindset about renters may need some re-evaluation.

Investing in areas poised for development or revitalization can yield favorable returns over time.When considering the property with the biggest ROI in Cape Coral, it's essential to evaluate various factors such as location, property type, condition, rental potential, and your investment goals.

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I contact realtors for a given state's area I'm evaluating for a note.     

The structural evaluation that is now required (should have been common sense) is being done for the first time in fifty years in some cases.  

It is not a employer that you could evaluate, and there are no guarantees he will continue to pay.

You don't want to evaluate it one all things going your direction, do so with all going against and that should make your decision. 

When I am looking to buy properties, I have to walk through personally to not only see the aesthetics but also the systems and layout which are hard to evaluate from pictures.

When evaluating MTR markets I would always start by searching Furnished Finder and Airbnb/VRBO (30+ day stays) to get a good sense of what is out there on the market already.