Users searching for your competitor either already have an account with them, or they are conducting research, and comparing pricing/services between property management companies they are considering.

Looking to hit the ground running and meet some like minded investors.

If the property happens to be in the Cleveland market and you need some help with boots on the ground, let me know.

However, I can promise you if your comparables have very open floorplans and high end finishes, you will take a hit by having a kitchen tucked away in the back of the house without a doubt.

Anyway you are right, I'm starting to notice houses are up for sale much longer than it has been compared to the last 2 years. 

However, Tricities is better priced compared to Wenatchee even today.

When I follow up with the pest control guy, he tells me their places are very cluttered and a perfect breeding ground for roaches etc. 

There is definitely money to made in SS, and plenty of people are doing it.I'll also add to Mike's comments that small increases are easily attainable as (1) tenants typically aren't talking to each other about price (i.e. comparing their rent), etc and (2) most tenants don't find a small increase in price motivation enough to spend money on a moving truck and spend a weekend or more moving their belongings to a new facility.

Just because they're m2m doesn't mean it's comparable to an airbnb setup. 

To the on-the-ground practice of what you're talking about, that's all well and good, but what it really comes down to is the neighbors.