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.

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

Quote from @Michael Daniel: Purchase price 70k currently renting for 900 ARV between 110 - 140k need about 25k in repairs in my opinion@Michael Daniel Do you think you can raise the rent after the finish the rehab?

It was a big project in terms of the amount of work it needed, I just ran out of time with my lender going through the garbage with the contractor, finding a new one, and finishing taking the longest. other than that I would've let it sit on the market to get closer to what I actually wanted for the property.

But I highly recommend reading "Who Not How".

I am left to wonder, though some investors with SFR's are doing it successfully, is the risk too high for the reward?

"Inflation expectations" is a purely rational and logical way to look at it, but let's consider that bond market buyers/sellers aren't 100% comprised of Vulcans, and that there are highly emotional and irrational individuals among them, as well. 

Even when they are charging you a very high percentage, the agent is probably operating at a loss.

Look at their finishes and what they offer guests, use that as your baseline, then improve upon it.

Gutters are a must, I would highly recommend installing them on your property if you dont have them already.