There are a good number or traveling nurses in that area so that can help contribute to a healthy mid-term rental.

These 3 metros have prices cheaper than the national average, healthy rent-to-price ratios, and growing economies--solid market fundamentals. 

NEW TENANT GIFTSHere's what we give new tenants.....Cleaning Bucket with Cleaning Supplies:white vinegar, baking soda, awesome degreaser, disinfectant wipes, carpet spot cleaner, magic eraser, all purpose cleaner, scrub sponge.Tote Bag with Useful Items and Tools:hand soap, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, toilet paper, toilet plunger, Zip-It (strip for clearing hair clogs from drains), plastic clothes hangers (6), shower curtain liner (good quality cloth one), laundry detergent, dish soap/dish detergent, cutting board, "Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain" kit, “Recycle” bag for collecting materials for recyling, magnet with our name and contact information, picture hangers.Refreshments In the Fridge (for move-in day): several bottles of water, healthy snacks, bottle of sparking cider with a welcome note attached.Larger items: Welcome mat, shoe tray.

Myth 1: STRs create huge tax lossesActually, healthy STRs are supposed to be cash cows.

That doesn't mean it isn't a good strategy - if the property still produces healthy cash flow after expenses (which includes future capital needs if you've deferred such), at a minimum you could be rolling the cash flow either back into the home to own it outright or using those funds to prepare for your next purchase. 

I have flipped four houses to date and typically look for properties that guarantee a healthy margin.

Also a healthy chunk of our sales are cash.

Eating healthy is boring.Want better finances?

The food here is very good and healthy and mostly all local.

With a 5% vacancy and a 32% expense ratio (without looking at the property) the model projects a healthy Standalone DSCR of 1.21x.