Its a competitive market but based on your investment goals and management style you can target specific areas around the city. 

I would also consider throwing small minifridges in the rooms to add to the dorm-style feel you seem to be going for.

Like a 3 tab architectural style.

Do they have excess of indoor plants,, if so MAKE Them remove the plants, or fish tanks, or anything else that adds humidity to the apartment that's not suppose to be there. 

For example, what geographic area, style of house, multi unit versus single family, size of the house etc.Step 2: Once you know what you want to target, that allows you to then build the list.

For example, what geographic area, style of house, multi unit versus single family, size of the house etc.

Details:  1930's Colonial style on quiet street, 4 beds, 1 1/2 bath, basement.  

i agree with all of the post above, a mentor will cost you money only if you want it to. many people have different learning styles , some learn easier by just reading books and other need some one there to show them how its done ( like me ).

Be sure to do some detailed comps on the Airbnb site -- look at places that are getting booked that are the same size, same style, same area.

By 2015 he would have gained +72.8% at the end of 2015 and gained another +5.7% during 2016.Year San Jose City 1300-2000sf- SFH2002$515,1152003$526,9692004 $595,9142005$705,8512006$740,0382007$754,189 Baseline-peak year2008$597,2362009$501,43166.5% of baseline2010$537,658107.2% of trough value2011$512,972102.3%2012$564,182112.5%2013$692,610138.1%2014$770,386153.6%2015$866,250172.8%2016$915,826182.6%Below is another neighborhood close to high technology center with similar style home constructions as the rest.