But i generally keep the rent's below market to keep good tenants from moving. 

Generally local agents have one purpose, to sell.

.- >65K in rent collected- having someone to bring in Amazon packages when it is raining outside- generally having someone to watch over the property when out of town oftenI think the headache is worth it.

Hey @Benjamin Carver, so there are a lot of generalities in your statement that aren't always true.Location is cool.

I also own a water restoration and general maintenance business in the area and the amount of STR owners that we have spoken with is insane.  

Shedding more light on the topic of affordable housing in general... 

It amazes me the nice cars, clothes, and general stuff that my renters have compared to what I own. 

Generally I look for distressed, development, value add, etc.  

Speed generally 2. little more flexibility in ARV LTV3. availability of capital.. the banks after the GFC pretty much stopped fix and flip lending Granted your top tier clients can still get these loans.

For tax purposes, rental income is generally recognized in the year you receive it, not when it is paid.