I personally would stay away from condo-tels as they will be even worse and you'll have less opportunity to cash flow. 

What we've learned is that Sec 8 residents would usually stay longer than a non-Sec-8 resident.

Since this situation was so egregious (IMO), I would either boot them out now, or at least have a serious talk, real serious....If you're going to let them stay I would just get a really deep cleaning done, maybe a couple, and then replace carpet after they're gone.

Hi Makani, I believe that staying positive is great cash flow in itself. 

@Abby Chapman I would stay clear of NewWestern/Net Worth.

We had hoped to rent our house for short-term or mid-term stays.

Hey Marc - Offering free Netflix can be a nice bonus for guests and make your property more appealing, especially for longer stays.

I really would want to stay away from any office properties in depressed or even semi-depressed neighborhoods, especially large ones (like a 13 unit complex).

Buy a quality property, stay away from the hood, rehab it as if you would move in, take your time picking a tenant, you'll be find.

I am sorry that the storm that passed through just prior to your stay required emergency roof repairs.