I think an STR would need to offer something to people to tempt them from staying with their own relatives, and to me that means a pool, charm, entertaining, romantic, etc..

I am from Los Angeles and work in the entertainment industry so I attend the Toronto Film Festival.

Currently only 8% of our customers are coming from there.Customer base: This is an older part of the larger city made up of very distinct demographics; Spanish, Old Italian area, and downtown techie/entertainment area.

Purchase price: $755,000 Cash invested: $755,000 This fully upgraded and move-in ready long term rental property is located in the desirable Inspirada neighborhood, and boasts modern finishings and an open floor plan that is perfect for both family living and entertaining.

REQUIREMENTS:All adult residents living in the unit must be named on the policy.You must name the lessor as “additional interest” on this policy.

I've been is So Cal roofing for most of my adult life so I know a lot of people but they usually specialize. 

A few things you'd really need to dial in on before entertaining this option (it's vitally important to you and your beautiful young family!

I also would not entertain a tenant wanting to paint a unit /have it painted anything more than my standard neutral color that I use on all my units.What you are trying to avoid is (a) a tenant dictating the color of your paint, only to move out 3 months later, (b) a tenant asking for and being granted an "improvement"; this sets expectations moving forward, (c) any cost to you for any of this stuff.If a tenant wanted a unit REPAINTED (it would be my standard color), I would calculate the cost of materials/labor, do the math and notify the tenant that you would be happy to paint their unit, but it will cost "$x" which would require a rental increase of "$y". 

I am entertaining the idea of invest investing out of state.

.  :-) We are being approached by individuals who lead group homes for disabled adults.