The layout and comps will ultimately decide which direction to go in -  but it is hard to ignore the fact that families in the price range you mentioned will sour at thought of 4 bedrooms sharing one shower.

Figure out how you are going to find buyers/sellers and build a business.

You talk about consistent performance but you are going off of the word of inexperienced investors who don't have a clue about what they are doing.  

Going off to research now. 

Before we go full in house, we are really trying to dial in the quoting process, specifically with putting material lists together.

I am responding as a consumer not a STR owner we had one its lasted for us for exactly one tenant then we felt it was too much work for the return  on investment we do much better loaning money and buidling new homes than to worry about people goofing up our homes :)I do have some MTR you know fully furnished homes in Vegas and those are money makers for us top of the line tneants paying double the going rate for rent.

@Christine VasquezHow high can housing prices in the City of Detroit go?

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

When reaching out, it helps to offer value in return—think about tasks like checking on properties when they can't, delivering materials, finding reliable contractors, or even handling basic project management tasks.Building genuine relationships and showing you're willing to contribute will go a long way in earning their trust and gaining hands-on experience.

I laughed when I read that you added value through "Pain", which I assume you meant, Paint ;-)This shows that you are going to hold this investment.