This changes with a few factors but it works to prevent issues in buying the wrong property.

The key factor is the follow-up capabilities, so pick one that excels in that area.

I've factored it in the numbers and they work(barely) but would be a lot better if the tenant pays.

Evan I will not invest in a sponsor that I see either on instagram in the shiny new home, fancy cars etc. or acts as an influencer with all these training programs.

Lower taxes mean lower overhead costs and a more favorable environment for growth, making the state even more attractive to companies looking for a business-friendly climate.Real Estate Opportunities AboundAll of these factors contribute to a real estate market that’s ripe for investment.

These assumptions greatly influence my answer.Assumptions:1.  

People will want to go cheap and avoid any costly repairs or maintenance.So I would factor that in

I think the key is to do these during slow or at least stable times and not during major market shifting factors like the interest rates increasing rapidly.  

Vary by many factor and those factor are:Credit score, downpayment, DSCR ratio, prepayment penalty.

Most very successful STRs seem to have direct booking options, they are opening their properties to the YouTube Airbnb influencers to get more publicity, they are creating regular content through their own social media channels, etc.