It looks like the saturated market is making it hard to command higher nightly rates and an STR there looks like it's making returns that are similar to a LTR.  

The more seller financing you provide, the larger an assignment fee you can command.

What command are to going to?

Which includesrepair drywall damage/cracksreplacing doors that were kicked in or off hingesrepaint interior walls(tenant painted without authorization)replace broken kitchen tilesreplace both bathroom vanitiesrepair and paint kitchen cabinetsreplace range control boardI was told by a few other people that I should take the quote, outstanding balance, email correspondences, and before/after pictures to the wife's commanding officer but I am not sure if that will do any good.

I'm trying to hit a market where the relflective prices command a certain dollar rent - not too low or too high.

Which would be most likely under 5% which really isn’t great when real estate should be commanding closer to 20% returns

The new construction are all commanding top dollar rents. 2/2's going for $1,450 and up.

Once I own them all I could give them all facelifts and maybe command more in rent.

You'll always find houses in need of rehab in C and B neighborhoods i.e. a complete rehab that commands a lot more when properly done.

I have a unique piece of property available for rent that is located in an area that allows me to command a high rent price.