But if you have a cash buyer who is specifically looking for income property, and even more specifically a vacation rental property,  I firmly believe that there is a value add from having a working STR there.

though everyone at the closing could not believe that I was only 19 years old and buying their first duplex it made me feel really special and and good knowing I was performing better than anyone near my age group.

I've come to believe that's not a bad thing.

Not answering a legitimate question, when making a claim, can be self serving and can lead people to believe the claim is false. 

What unique features of this property do you believe makes it a good STR6.

Do you believe in it’s mid to long term growth potential?

I especially believe in this challenging RE environment that some realistic analysis is beneficial.  

Some people do believe that you cannot evict in winter.

If ya don't believe me, look back 30 years ago, what were rents?

For someone that's not as conservative, or a different view on the cycle, they might have a different opinion than me on all of this.2) Sponsor quality check: (takes about 45 minutes per deal)I believe that a great sponsor can take an average looking deal and make it great, and that in mediocre sponsor can take a fantastic looking deal and make it bad (especially if there is a severe recession).