Here's what I’m considering for each:Houston: Diverse job market and high rental demand, but property prices are rising.Midland: Potentially lower property prices, but market stability often ties to the oil industry.Oklahoma City: Affordable market with decent rental demand, but I’m curious about long-term growth potential.Pittsburgh: Growing rental demand, especially in areas like Mt.

But I would be missing items necessary for taxes, etc.

It has a slightly more vacation-friendly vibe with its arts scene, annual events, and outdoor activities that draw visitors regularly.Since you're targeting STR occupancy over 50% without extreme seasonal dips, you might consider neighborhoods near popular attractions, like Tulsa’s Downtown Arts District or the lake areas nearby, which offer steady, diverse visitor interest.

Do you cover items such as lawn maintenance, extermination, alarm and cable services?

Hold Harmless & Indemnification clausesAs well as other items.

Highly agree with Nathan - Buildium is a Nightmare to use for STR, it is not appropriate at all and prone to a lot of errors due to the sheer number of manual items that need to be adjusted in there. 

COSTS:  I would look at any-and-all things needed to run an STR including items that are often done by owners--for example, property management.  

Your local partner can help verify if the area really supports those rents long-term.Regarding school ratings, they’re important for single-family homes but may not be as critical for duplexes, which tend to attract a more diverse renter pool (young professionals, retirees, etc.).

If you set out to do the items I shared regularly you will actually cut down on liability and if a liability event occurs you will be far better prepared.

We asked them to address 5 items that we saw as the most expensive and/or critical.