You are right about the risk that comes with the holding period but in my opinion sometimes you have to take the risk and make sure the profit that you generate is higher than the costs that you paid by holding the deal for a specific amount of time.

@Alex V. you've got some good responses above but this specific forum is more for residential stuff. 

@Ashish Acharya A big part of my post is highlighting how specific details in local regulations can make it increasingly challenging to operate short-term rentals, even in towns where they’re technically permitted.

I think you have to own them if the people were nice and respectful.One thing I've found is that you have to specifically remind them in the beginning, middle, and the end, that you want to provide a 5-star stay to result in a 5-star review.

This is what active renters look at too which is why I believe it tells a better story of what rents are currently at compared to other sources. 

But I did not want to give specific examples with no context on a location for her. 

Watched some You tube videos about some ways, specifically creating a property LLC with WY LLC being a member manager LLC for the property LLC. 

With time management, sourcing materials and learning how to complete task on your own.

@Kevin Zmick also consider if you have an area specific advertising forum, a local facebook group,  or an area specific advertising platform you haven't tapped.  

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garages, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below, from the MLS, includes ALL property types and price ranges.