Your agent and contractor are crucial members of your CORE 4 in making this happen.

Like others have mentioned, there’s appreciation, depreciation, leverage, and tax benefits that produce a compelling risk adjusted return. 

I would love to help you get some referrals to help you set up your CORE 4 to get you a solid team to get going!

Then I would focus on growing relationships and building your core 4.

Our core value is to do right by our clients and provide value.

I would say if you're looking to invest, the first thing I would do is to build your CORE 4 which consists of having a great realtor, contractor, property manager, and attorney in whatever areas you decide to invest in.

As for tenant demand, choosing properties in core locations is more stable.I find it easier to add value to a mediocre but prime location deal than to strike a good deal on a substandard property. 

I just don't see you being able to do a whole lot to allow you to sell it quickly outside of lowering your price to something extremely compelling.  

One thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

Pretty much the core of the STR business.Higher your rank gets, you can increase your price and be more picky in selecting customers which usually lead to a better review / less party or complaints / less expense and higher profit with a happy life.I know some people will argue, but the ranking system is the truth and should be the only guide to your STR journey.