There are two reasons why a property does not sell: Price or the Agent (aka Marketing and Negotiations).The property has a tenant in place and I'm assuming the tenant has to stay.

Plus, it is a very family driven demographic which leads to tenants staying in properties longer. 

Think about ways that can make their stay better and provide experiences.

That way when we have time off we actually have somewhere to go instead of staying with family or in-laws.

For example, if rental income stayed the same for 5 years (just hypothetical) at $100,000, and your cash flow from operations went from $10,000 to $30,000, then technically you are becoming more efficient at receiving cash from your overall rental income. 

They would apologize for the delays and would stay they have been busy or sick.

My advice would be to stay away from short-term rentals before you get some more experience.

In highly touristy areas like lakes or vacation spots, an STR typically generates higher income from short stays but may not attract long-term tenants due to seasonal demand.However, if the property is in a more versatile location, such as near schools, businesses, or urban centers, it may work as an LTR, providing steady income and fewer management demands. 

However, through efficient project management, we stayed on track and delivered a high-quality property.

Stay informed about any new construction or development projects.Investing in student rentals can be a lucrative niche if approached with careful planning and research.