For example, an M1-2/R6 pairing permits residential development following R6 zoning regulations.

There are also home buyers who want to look in the area before they buy, home sellers who sold and have no place to go and want to look, contract workers in the area, construction workers, insurance displacement, and more.

If you want to make it easier, look for one where it's all direct replacement meaning the water and gas and appliances are staying in the same place - less permits and less cost.

Check out  - https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/short-term-rentalsThat is all the data to get started on the permit but still check if the neighborhood has an HOA and what the rules are.

Having 4 adults living in a 1/1 is no permitted.

.- Licensing or Permits: Check if your area requires permits, as some cities have fees for short-term rental operators.Breakeven Analysis: To calculate your breakeven occupancy rate, add all monthly expenses (rent, utilities, cleaning, insurance, etc.).

If you keep your searches broad you can see which hospitals vs others in the area are seeking temp workers. 

Was this without permits?

Trolling is not permitted on the forums.

Sure, section 8 sometimes pays above market, but good luck trying to get anything out of the case workers.