Even simple things like making sure each photo on Airbnb has Alt text and that is fits into their SEO categories, I was surprised that more people weren't aware of it. 

No kidding this is as simple as it gets.. just advertise that you accept shorter term leases and riase your price.. we have been doing it in Vegas for years..

the essence of BRRRR is to be in-person and hands-on.

I ask to take a walk through and document the current condition as my agreement states they can not damage the property during this process. and of course don't give them anything until you have walked through verified they are out and have voluntarily handed over keys. 

Every great multifamily investor I’ve spoken with emphasizes this skill, and I see why.On the other hand, underwriting can be time-consuming and prone to human error.

The answer is simple there are lots of great locations I love the Detroit  Flint are in Mi where am finding great deals with superb numbers.

Simple enough - except that he built a million dollar home in a $300,000 market. 

I never said you can't make money buying entry level single family homes in the Midwest or any market for that matter....but the investors who are most inclined to succeed are the hands on operators, not the passive investors or those paying retail price for a turn key in a lower tier neighborhood with no barriers of entry.

I've personally utilized private notes on three transactions and participated in another handful of negotiations with sellers on behalf of buyers in the past five years. 

We manage about 45+ STRs and a handful of MTRs.