We call it "wholetaling" (pronounced Hoteling).

What about travel/hotel/rental car to view properties?

Winter is so so. it’s a 1 bed 1 bath hotel room garden view Just wondering if these are ever profitable? 

The people looking at one bedrooms are folks moving up from hotels - essentially homeless people.

Offer to put her in a hotel and buy her dinner to "ease" her concerns while the carpet is stretched.

You should also be aware that the hotel industry carries a lot of clout. 

Condos are more for the lifestyle investor, as cashflow and ROI is limited, given they compete with hotel prices.A good realtor and property manager will show you which resort and bedroom performs best. 

The hotels in town are getting more per night than 3 and 4 bedroom pool homes.

Many people expect a hotel experience when renting, and although we will never be able to deliver that, I think having some human interaction is the minimum for most people.

@Bruce WoodruffYou can book hotels, planes, rental cars, etc.