You can find plenty of markets where nobody builds and you won't get competition but you won't get bookings either because there's no demand.It has been proven that, with short term rentals, it's the really professional hosts that make the bulk of the money (think the 80 - 20) rule.

It is close to the downtown area but the majority of area is bigger lots and on the other side of a prominent hill that gives it a more out in the country feelFoothills is the most exclusive areas with higher price points and lots of upper end shopping and diningMarana and Oro Valley are the newer "suburban" areas of Tucson that have the laid back walking and biking paths, golf clubs, snow bird / retiree type activities that draw visitors in and then get hooked and eventually buy homesIf you haven't tried Tucson yet, there is quite the variety and with snowbirds leaving, there are plenty of current STR's ready to host you as the summer warms up. 

Half assed truths exists forever on the internet. 

I'm actually interviewing PMs and CO Hosts this week, and Handyman for installation of all the furnishings set to show up at the property in January. 

Gratitude overflows for me, as this group got me launched 5 years ago into the world of hosting vs landlording.  

I do not wish to waste my time watching videos,searching the internet for how tos and what I should be doing.

Then moved out and we're sharing another house hack with less than $200 out of pocket monthly for utilities and internet while using 3 bedrooms and a bonus room for ourselves.

IF I had listened to the " internet" well.... 4.

I hope you run your business with better manners than you use on the internet.

Consider Autohost or Hostfully both offer robust guest verification and deposit collection, tailored for professional hosts.