You may also want to check the Columbus OH market - great macroeconomics with lots of job and population growth along with major companies developing here that drive strong rental demand. 

And the cost of legal defense , even if successful, will drive the company out of business.   

Then, the Santarelli marketing team continued Dressbarn online and devised a campaign to drive traffic to the site (37:30).

STR management is 20-25% (I would recommend self managing or getting a VA), since income is higher you could probably get away with 5% for maintenance / cap ex but remember you need to cover utilities and cleaning for these units which drives up costs.

Keep in mind, while the projected performance is very important it should not be the single driving factor in your decision.

Last night, I heard an inspiring story about a mom who brought her young kids along for a 45-minute drive to tour an investment property.

. ;-) I've bought a couple of probates but I found them driving for dollars (unkempt properties) and then tracked down the status. 

My opinion and belief about it is if you don't have the intelligence or drive to figure it out on your own then it is probably not something you should get involved with.

I was able to drive the value through my effort and sell for a profit.

Appreciation will drive your returns, not cash flow.