For a bit, many have gotten lucky.I'd recommend: TO STAND OUT: 1.) 

Is it directly attributed to the number of stays?

Which is interesting that in the '08 the market in Des Moines didn't tank, it really just dipped, much different than many of the other areas of the country.Also, here are many reports that are giving Des Moines the title of Best places to Live for various reasons.https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2019/04/11/rankings-des-moines-fifth-best-place-live-america-us-news-world-report-city-quality-of-life-moving/3434737002/https://realestate.usnews.com/places/iowa/des-moineshttps://livability.com/best-places/top-100-best-places-to-live/2019/ia/des-moinesThat being said, depending on your goals, you will want to look in different neighborhoods around Des Moines that have different attributes and different classes of tenants.Good luck and if you want a second/third opinion on the Des Moines area feel free to message me!

No dude, Just be normal and you will stand out like a friggin neon metallic green fat fly on a white piece of turd!

The extras wouldn't help us get more bookings or stand out as much.

I read this, but heard niche markets where the focus is more on a great location and standout home will strongly survive.

Plus your studies at Kent State should be useful to your real estate business, regardless of what niche you choose.I attribute almost all of my education to this website and the podcasts when I first got started ~10 years ago.

A few things that stand out to me:* Where are you getting the low 6% interest rate?

In multiple offer situations what offer will stand out?

To stand out, highlight your own investing experience.