I also included a SWOT analysis for MTR in Las Vegas.Profitability Depends On…Mid-term rental profitability depends on four factors:Keeping the property filledThe ability to charge significantly more for furnished housingActive support of tenants, so we get good reviews.The right renovation components to keep maintenance and turn cost low.Success FactorsI believe the following are key success factors:Location - Not just near hospitals, MTRs must be in a safe and attractivelocation, with direct access to freeways, retail, and entertainment.Appearance - The property must be attractive, clean, and a good placeto live.

You mentioned about appreciation being the main component of returns.

@Joshua MetzgerFirst rule is you need to "stop the scroll", so as others noted, high quality photos of the most visibly appealing components of the property.Professionally designed interior.  

True, these involve a real estate component, but really, you’re starting a business. 

Florence is a University town, plus a strong military retiree component. 

Have a 1960s 30 unit single story motel where we are coming up on some end of life issues: the cast iron plumbing is disintegrating underneath bathrooms, radiators are starting to leak, electrical is in poor condition, and just today, discovered significant termite damage affecting multiple rooms.

If there were a serious insurance claim, god forbid human injury or loss of life, and they do the same research discovering the non-conforming construction of habitable space, why would they bail you out?

get a copy of the agreement used by agents in your area and merge it with wholesaling agreements you can discover on Jerry Norton's site.

One of them carefully looks through and tinkers with every component.

The other "investor" flogging this says this is a "brand new company" and another fanatic said he uses it even though he discovered its someone elses product that just got another name slapped on.