@Ben Einspahr gave you some great information about the availability of STR properties here.

The Agent has narrow input other than providing factual information.

.) - if there was perfect information easily available to everyone - no individual mom and pop investor would ever have a chance at real estate investing returns at all...

The informed dribble out our wealth to our children when they need it most- match earnings when they're young in a Roth, then help at major milestones up to their mid to late 30s.  

Unless you have somehow obtained good insider information, this sounds like a HIGH stakes gambling venture.

JTJoin the local Maricopa REIA and ask your question there for local information.

A big one with a ton of information regarding the process of brokerage/law/national law/etc, and a small book of Rules and Regulations directly out of the State Legislature.STUDY THE SMALL BOOK AND UNDERSTAND IT BACKWARD AND FORWARDIf, during the class, they tell you about certain statutes in that book, highlight them and revisit them.

Matthew, Such a great reply and exactly the information I was seeking. 

You found the right place for information.

Feel free to ask questions and tap into the resources available including the informative BiggerPockets podcast.