So, a distinction that is not really being addressed here, though it has been mentioned several times:  Is this eQRP a good tool for people who have employees and also want a self-directed 401k? 

I am in San Diego, it is not hard to find properties with ADUs sold recently.The easiest way is replacement cost but not the most common - that's an important distinction.

One of my mentors is one of the largest privately held owner/operators in the US and am familiar with his criteria. 

Many of our clients that are looking at STR are also looking at MTR as Charlotte is currently top 20 in the country for traveling medical professional demand (furnishedfinders), and we are currently one of the largest cities without a medical educational institution. 

At my largest property, rent due dates stagger, because they are set to be on the day the tenant moved in, rather than all at the beginning of the month.

One said only 2 of the largest 100 cities was it initially cheaper to purchase than to rent.  

It can eliminate or reduce the largest expense most of us have.

Hey Emmanuel, Determining your ROI isn't about conforming to a standard "norm" because each deal you encounter will possess its own distinct characteristics.

They are one of the largest REIAs in the county I believe.

I'll split this post into two parts based on your question...NUMBER 1: OBTAINING POSITIVE CASH FLOWIt comes down to many factors, but a few key factors that I have found that have the largest impact on the property's cash flow are below (The below generally holds true for any market.