I am applying to Tech Stars Toronto this week.

Even taking into account high occupancy during the season and low occupancy during the off-season (avg occupancy 60%):https://www.redfin.com/AK/Anchorage/2100-North-Star-St-99503...- Purchase price: 600k- Strategy: STR (5b4b 14 guests)- STR income: 132.6k (Aridna data) / 11.05k monthly- CoC: 17.5%Here is another example, just a random on-market deal where number works:https://www.redfin.com/AK/Anchorage/3640-Chiniak-Bay-Dr-9951...- Purchase price: 550k- Strategy: STR (5b2.5b 14 guests)- STR income: 124k / 10.3k monthly- CoC: 19.79%Alternatively, I discovered a few small multifamily properties with a mix of LTR+MTR+STR to help with occupancy optimization, and I can see that on-market 4-plexes like this one with a cost of around 600k will cashflow and gross a similar 110k-120k yearly.I see that population growth slowed down, and maintenance/utilities should be much higher due to harsh winters. 

We regularly receive 5 star reviews and require a $200 cleaning fee for a 2 bedroom beach townhome.

Properties rated 1 & 2 Star account for the largest proportion of sales, with $62.3 million.

ie finding cleaners, setting up messaging, getting 5 star reviews, staying booked, finding the right property…Comment what you thought has been the hardest part in the start of the process!

The site happens to be for Boise but it covers all of Ada County so it will work for Meridian, Eagle, Star and Garden City as well.

They have fantastic ratings (5 stars across the board) and pride in providing high-touch, high-end service. 

@Kendra Star, please send me some info on it.

When it comes to theming I don't mean going to Rooms To Go and buying their star wars and princess beds.

If you look at the property and it’s marketable in its current condition, a listing would get the client the most and one could go that direction; however, if it’s not marketable or they don’t have the time to wait, then perhaps a cash purchase from an investor may be a better option.Just my two cents…Thanks for sharing perspectives from the Lone Star State.