Risk that you will short yourself by not maximizing your cost seg potentialThat said, when full-service cost seg is not economically sensible, DIY is a valid alternative

Therefore, your long-term income depends on the city's ability to attract new companies.

The metro’s unique road system has attracted companies, including Uber, to test new automated car technology, bringing many high-paying jobs to the area.”

I think real estate due to the amount of money you can make and how quickly you can make it attracts people who may not understand the idea of sustainability and being consistent in what you do. 

Perhaps do a case study with a hypothetical deal you think is typical for what you are looking at and compare it to the alternative investments you might use and their expected returns.

Seems like “Vegas” attracts the less than honest hustlers   I see it in the PML HML space you see brokers with NV address's but no NV mortgage lender license those are basically fake lenders full stop .. since its illegal to be located in Vegas and lend money with no state license at least on 1 to 4 units. could be they use NV LLC for the perceived privacy that state offers kind of like WY ?

I'd love to hear others' opinions on this but I am a fan of making the house as attractive as you can to a potential buyer, even if that adds cost. 

.: I'm looking into alternative ways to sell a rundown house for my parents.

It's the overarching reach to pull an entire thread that doesn't come from moderators that is my issue and that goes to the site's focus on new investors way more than experienced.Everything is built to attract revenue and that's smart business.

When I had my B&Bs we also included local restaurants and attractions in the packet of information which you might want for a STR.