But because Detroit has bad reputation in the media, I believe many investors would avoid it and I may have lesser competition, in comparison with Cleveland. 

Rochester, Freedom, Independence, Ambridge, Leetsdale, Monaca, all in the same or close area, but the rent in Beaver Falls compared to relatively competitive markets like Chippewa, Rochester, Freedom, Hopewell, etc., is also a plus for potential renters as there is a demand for more affordable options compared to the surrounding areas.

Competitive Strategy and Operations: How do you maintain operational competitiveness against larger chains like Wawa, especially in terms of pricing, service speed, and customer experience?

But you do have to cast a wide net and of course we are working in a Niche with little competition the sub 100k fix and flip deals..

A $25 rent increase next year seems reasonable, but be sure to check market rates in your area to be sure it's a competitive price.

The biggest competition in our area is the Amish community.

@Derek Nieves -  Aloha Derek, tax deed auctions are highly competitive especially as a newbie. 

I have seen that project and I am a little fearful that it is going to cause price competition and from there it is going to be a race to the bottom for who gives the best deal per night and that hurts every owner.

Hi,I'm looking for landlord insurance for a couple rental properties (SFHs) in NorCal (Manteca, Tracy, Lathrop area), and was looking for good investor-friendly providers at competitive rates.

For a very through instruction on running numbers for a STR, Tony Robinson created this video and analyzer for newbies.Tony Robinson Analyzer  Many STR investors might not consider hotels to be their direct competition, or think of KPIs the same, but hotels are definitely competition for STRs.