They are inexpensive, they usually come with mineral rights (big plus in Texas), they typically have short redemption periods, low rehab costs, and sell quickly at the right price; they also have large ROI. 

For instance, using bank financing to buy in expensive places like California, Washington, New York or Illinois are really tough to cash flow.

Now, we are just waiting it to be delivered on the time frame as they promised. 

Assuming the mentor is either inexpensive or doing it out of the goodness of their heart of course...I think people try to get mentors too early, when they haven't built a foundation for their business or their relationships.

Matt,There is always another timeframe to alkalize or another area to look at.  

I asked for a refund outside the 3 days (ridiculous time frame to give to clients but it tells you everything you need to know about the company just didn't realise on time) but I told them I didn't receive the login until the 4th day and that I am the one who requested so I would still be missing the login of wasn't for me that didn't seem to make sense to Kevin the manager there who by the way called me a week later.

Does anyone have an suggestion for locations to purchase homes/condo that are inexpensive and have strong rental potential.

For that time frame it would not make sense to turn it into a STR as there won't be enough time to establish a history to attract good vacationers.

It is coming to market in our off season, should we wait closer to our peak season to release it so that we have the best chance for the most bookings in a short time frame? 

Quote from @Fakaradin Floyd: @John Underwood I would love to do this but where I live sadly there aren't any lower end inexpensive houses I've already tried this and have put in over 5 offers for houses and lost to bidding wars everytime hence why I'm choosing this strategy.