We position ourselves in the middle, offering a high-touch, small-business experience with Superhost status.

We have restricted cities in my market that are loosely enforced, but I would highly suggest not going into an investment "hoping to not be caught". 

I highly recommend interviewing multiple contractors and ask them for references. 

*Location Matters — Neighborhoods that have high demand, quality schools and close proximity to shops and services tend to draw buyers willing to pay a premium for a well-renovated house.

They all came to the same conclusion: rent control keeps prices high.

Congrats on getting across the finish line! 

I would highly recommend getting your license for property management, and/or realtor.  

I can only speak for Dayton - there's a lot of opportunities here with a market that has  high rents relative to the prices. 

STRs work best in tourist-heavy areas with high demand, while LTRs perform well in markets with stable economies and diverse job opportunities.

Where these numbers are found, there is a very high rate of rent actually being paid.We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare, Auto, and mortgage industry National footprints.