If price point for these properties is a limiting factor, properties found on the North side of Veteran's Memorial Pkwy can be viable too, as long as they are on the East side of Santa Barbara Blvd, and South of Pine Island Rd (SR-78)

So there is a 100X weight factor on the licensed professionals for literally everything, everything done and everything not done.

They said that they have access to external direct booking website and they charge higher commission rates if guests book direct vs VRBO platform. 

There are more factors than just pure cashflow and it seems like you are in a good position to be successful.  

Its a more comprehensive view especially early in your investing journey unless $ isn't a factor.

Maybe there are things I don't know and haven't factored in.

For distressed properties, focus on markets with growing job sectors, good schools, and lower crime rates, as these factors drive rental demand and long-term growth.

If your goal is to buy and hold for a long time, you need to consider factors other than just cash flow, like appreciation. 

California with both its terrain and rainfall can easily increase their water storage by a factor of 10.  

I am not seeing how that is possible when you factor that 6% tax in; and yet Greenville is a popular place to invest…am I missing something???