If you are 40% charging $400 a night, well that is where I would want to be.So make sure you get your target nightly rate correct and occupancy should follow.

New York City is still a supply constrained market with ever increasing demand and that isn't set to change.

Even though everyone targets travelling nurses, not everyone does it well. 

It seems like if a flipper set up and remodeled BRRR deals they could avoid any market ups and downs (Flipper = Buy, Rehab).

The original estimate is my target and should look like a very good deal.

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I am not sure if you are an American Football fan, but the term that comes to mind is when the punter kicks the ball "too well" and allows the return team time to set up a solid return.

Illyas,You should reach out to @Lucia Rushton she is a Great agent in DFW and can set you up with some 2-4 unit options.

Taxes can be problematic in the area, but one way to mitigate that is by finding a property needing renovations that would qualify for tax abatement: https://www.columbus.gov/devel...There's also lots of solid areas to target, too many list, and fewer to avoid.