@Josh Mac keep in mind that Zillow can be completely unaware of factors that affect value...and some of these factors might not be apparent until you see the property in-person.For instance, maybe someone added a bathroom to the house, and now it's a 3/3, but Zillow thinks it's a 3/2.  ...or maybe the house is right next to a busy road with tons of traffic noise, but the Zestimate is based on nearby houses that are on quieter residential streets  ...or the main floor beam under the house is rotted out--Zillow would never know that...In short, there are a ton of factors that can affect a property's value that Zillow might completely miss.The Zestimate can be reasonably accurate in showing a ballpark value...but, I wouldn't make life and death investing decisions based on a Zestimate...

BP is a RE board and the deal sizes here are much smaller than the typical MTN face amount.One of the keys to success in investing is learning how to ignore the noise around you and focus on what you do best.

There is a new smoke detection unit that has been appearing on my facebook feed which also does noise detection and is being marketed towards STRs.

Best way to avoid that is to be a good host, avoid any group that hints of a party group, install noise monitors and enforce those rules aith your guests.  

Location near freeways without the noise.

Unrelated persons/noise. 

You need to break through the noise.

Don't get caught up in the noise of podcasts or worry about tight margins and budgets.

Addressing concerns about noise levels on our property, it's important to clarify that our tenants maintained a quiet environment conducive to work and study, and we are quiet people.

@Ryan Fox @Kevin SobiloOur lease does state:"Tenant may not infringe upon the quiet enjoyment right or safety of other tenants through disturbances including but not limited to TVs, stereos, musical instruments, other loud noises, heavy walking, or other disturbing actions."