Provided you have a good cleaning company and reliable handyman, it will be worth your time.

Should I be getting these numbers elsewhere, and if so where is the most reliable source of info?

Since people booking places along a highway are normally just looking for a place to lay their head for a night, they are primarily looking for inexpensive but reliable which means you would be competing more directly with the tons of inexpensive hotel chains along the highway.

Consolidating the drivers and ranking in order of importance:Location/MarketTenant PoolInvestment TeamSpecific PropertyI will not go into detail on each driver but I will mention some important considerations.Location - the most important investment decisionThe location determines long-term passive income reliability, inflation adaptability, operating cost, risk, and the total capital required to grow your portfolio.

The adhesive on regular masking tape won't always reliably do it.

Looking for reliable contractors for kitchen and bathroom(s) reno in the Atlanta metro area.

That's the double edged sword with rural properties, you can get a good deal on them on paper, but they often require more hands on especially if you cant find a reliable PM or good subs to do the work, you also really have to know the market and what occupancy rates will look like. you may ask your agent for PM suggestions and see what they say about occupancy as they are the local experts. good luck!

The reality is that while the "rules" and statistics might be your best guide in a board room setting, most of us are in the trenches of real estate investing, where the x% rule isn't always as reliable - especially in the current market where we have super high prices, low interest rates, a shift to vacation rentals, record high rental demand, etc.

Reliable contractors that are affordable are an ongoing challenge. 

Also having a reliable wholesaler on your team that is reputable, can help you find good deals.