The posters opinion is based on their experience, my opinion is based on mine.  

While I agree that the purchase is an important part of the process, if you buy based on price and not on the STR aspect of the deal, it could fail.You might get the best damn deal on a property in an area that makes a terrible STR thus it isn't a deal at all.

As an example, last year we saw markets with 9% rent growth, and some with -5% rent growth -- so there is a large variance and I expect that to continue based mostly on supply dynamics as Scott said.

This of course is all based on who your market is. 

Rental properties require ongoing maintenance and tenant management, while flipping houses is a more project-based approach.Investment goals: What are your long-term goals for real estate investing?

They are based out of the Smokies, but will ship nation wide.

I have warned about them for some time based on my experience with them. 

I'm a CT based investor, flipper and property management company owner.  

Quote from @Robin Cloud: It's hard to make a decision based on this.

We learned a lot about project based Section8 buildings, but are now actively pursing more projects like this.