When you choose quality success will follow, especially in the STR world.

In many places the assessment process is done with limited and incorrect information in part because they don't have the right to enter a property unless the property owner chooses to allow it.

How did you choose them?

@Kala SamuelTo start investing in real estate, define your goals and strategy, choose a market with job growth, population growth, and rental demand, finance your first deal with FHA Loan, conventional Loan, or Hard Money Loans, find the right property, build a support team, make offers, inspect the property thoroughly, and manage wisely.

Very few even grasp what this means, it means to HURT, to exist in a state of PAIN, to choose to live in pain in so many ways, so many aspect, because one is choosing to SUFFER on so many aspects of life, to afford the total dedication and allocation of EVERYTHING to that ONE-THING that truly and most importantly matters at this stage in the plan.     

I'll also go back and tag records as the homeowners respond to my marketing so that I can see what lists are performing and what lists aren't.It does pretty much what you're describing in your post if you choose to use it in that way.

When choosing an investment city, don't rely solely on simple return calculations; consider all major recurring costs.

Alternatively you can invest in better neighborhoods, perhaps be forced to leave some of your cash in the real estate but experience meaningful appreciation or if you choose to sell, be able to turn the forced appreciation into cash in your bank account.

Hire a property manager.If you choose to self-manage, be prepared to handle tenant comms, maintenance requests, and rent collection.

Having said that you can make money here, but choosing the right neighborhood (resort) is key.