Looking into other markets now, I can find returns in the 400-500/month using a similar fee model which leads to me to believe that while you can still find deals in Palm Bay, it is very tough to do so.   

Yes The utilities and common area cleaning are included into my expanded monthly cost. im modeling this closer to a hotel than a traditional rental.

But hearing your expertise is super helpful  as it's relevant to us here as we start our investment journey into MTRs.Have you had your place 90% rented most of the year, or have you experienced blips in vacancies?   

There are so many ways to approach this model, from buying existing, to retrofitting homes, to building new.

Its the less aggressive model but it was programed into me from a young age, keep your business risk separate from the things that you need to live (home, car, food, etc.). 

I like their business model.

I completely believe in paying for expertise but I want to see results first and it has to be someone I look up to.

Hello, I am an investor focusing in coliving/padsplit model in the Austin metro area.

Quote from @Alan Hale: Is my modeling wrong?

As for short-term financing, they are fairly easy to work with but the biggest hurdle is their internal credit model.