@Marc Shin, Soundproofing is definitely something worth tackling for a short-term rental—it’ll keep your guests happy and help you avoid complaints.

They are going for bigger fish than you (I think) but this would be an instance of something that opens the door for that for you.  

Higher rates and tremendous demand for inventory by both owner occupants and investors have resulted in an inventory shortage all over the US - in Oregon and in Ohio.Hope this gives you some things to think about. 

You've given me some things to think about.

A way around the whole issue is something we occasionally consider.  

I position my inspections as 'planning for future repairs/improvements' which mitigates that whole 'he's here to get my security deposit' mindset.And, I would rather have the tenant with me than to have him later claim that something was broken during the inspection.  

As to the real estate earning more than the business, that's not something I often see in the current market. 

Try to find something that is surrounded by residential homes if you can.

I'm open to ideas and subjects/information to research in case there is something I am missing or just don't know to look for yet.Thanks all!

Not sure if this is the sort of solution you're looking for but it's something that's worked for me.