It pays to know the rules, what you can build, the busy times, and to run it well.

This probably has to do with the new rules that went into effect after the NAR Settlement that went into effect this summer.  

Put locks on each bedroom door so individual tenants have security of their personal belongings.You need a really good set of rules regarding shared common space, cleaning, kitchen use, bathroom use, etc.Be very clear about the rules up front, and selective about who you put in there.

Fourth week after listing and not one offer.

Guests review you based on 3 categories, cleanliness, house rules, and communication.

I'd focus on sales trends, rental yields, and local rules.

People still do it, but always a risk if you try to go around the city rules and regs.

. - 30% down on 200+ storage unit complex Earlier this summer those rates were approaching 7.5-8%We anticipate a very active fourth quarter. 

Both of those towns have stringent rules about STR's that can make it more difficult to find the right property that will fit your strategy.

I've been looking at single family home prices and rental prices in Austin TX and its suburban areas, and it feels like it's extremely unrealistic to find something that passes the 2% rule.