The benefit here is that I cannot get behind on taxes and if I fall on hard times and my buildings are empty, my rent payment is based on my income, so I guess that is attractive.

There are less renters now so OP might need to compromise on the lease cost, so imo I would rent it at an attractive price now, and in 6 months raise the rent to market.

The fact is there are more money and guests than ever in the STR world and this is attracting bigger players who will crash existing hosts if they don't adapt to the new ecosystem. 

The best strategy is a well diversified one and using great copy to attract the guests you want!

I recently purchased mortgage software and again wanted to streamline the process in selling or pooling the mortgages and attracting my own investors.

A 5-bedroom will attract 2-family renters, so think about a bunk room. 

You're close to the bus stop so you'll attract NYC goers & they move a lot around here.

Golden said he thinks they were attracted to his home by its dampness.

Vacation rentals are usually much nicer, are close proximity to attractions (beach, mountains, lake, theme park etc) and have nicer or more ammenities.

Here are some other strategies:Investor Networks: Share through local REI groups or investor meetups in Colorado and Ohio.Direct Outreach: Use mailing lists or email campaigns targeting known investors or real estate firms.Social Media: Post in real estate forums or Facebook groups for investors.Websites for Property ListingsRoofstock: Specializes in selling single-family rental properties to investors, offering built-in tools for analysis.BiggerPockets Marketplace: A hub for active real estate investors, perfect for promoting rental properties.Auction.com: If you’re open to auctioning properties, this platform reaches a broad investor audience.RealtyMogul: Offers connections to individual and institutional investors, especially for multifamily properties.MyHouseDeals: Focused on connecting with investors looking for fix-and-flip or rental properties.Zillow Rental Manager: While more general, it can still attract landlords looking to expand portfolios.Mashvisor: A great platform to market properties with detailed cash flow and rental projections.PropertyShark: Targets real estate professionals and investors with access to detailed property data.These can help you reach a broader audience and possibly sell faster.