Some landlords offered more expensive rent for a 9 month period but the math didn't really make sense (half month savings at most) compared to a standard 12 month lease. 

Anyone use a good, easy, and accurate tool to get comparable sales or rents in a location?

Less infrastructure buildup, high turnover compared to conventional office but much less work than events etc. 

Just trying to compare the returns on my rentals versus my investment accounts.

Some markets have an easier time absorbing the types of cap ex you appear to need compared to others. 3.

Property taxes are high compared to other parts of the country.

Compared to Vegas and there is hardly any land left so you wont see the same dynamics to Vegas as you did in the Crash..

But, they are income producing personal property because of the real estate and the rights that the real estate owner has.So, as Roger said, you may be able to find relatively similar comparables (recent similar sales) to the Subject (sfr) and get an idea of that value.

It would help with the mortgage immensely and I would have to pay less compared to a normal single family. 

Then compare a handful and make your decision.