However, the average daily rate as you head further east is lower than in Joshua Tree proper, even though you have the convenience of the North park entrance.I own and operate 2 rentals out in Joshua Tree, one in Friendly Hills (less than 5 minutes from the saloon in a neighborhood) and one in Monument Manor (a mile from the West entrance and in open land, 7.5 acres).

You gave up $30k+ for "convenience". 

While I'm sure this could be attractive to a potential renter who has an RV, I also had the thought of perhaps renting it out to someone who might be looking for a place to stay in their RV for the night (especially since the property is well located and convenient to places folks would want to be).

@Shiloh Lundahl Because it’s convenient.

Yes, there definitely are areas along the light rail from downtown to SM that are surging due to convenient transportation. 

Various fees will total up to about $350.AirDNA's STR ratings show the Gulf Panhandle areas around Destin, and St Augustine to have the greatest investment worthiness.SFH versus MFH is probably not as important as location:  convenience to activities, vacation supplies, attractions, beaches, boat docks, and of course the view from a given STR can significantly boost its marketability. 

I have an opportunity to buy a nice 1x1 condo for $240000 in an decent area of Santa Ana (which is an OK area of central Orange County [it isn't the safest, but it's very convenient to a number of business/universities with lots of potential renters]).The condo is 713 sq ft, with community laundry, semi-upgraded (newer/upgraded cabinets in the kitchen, laminate flooring throughout, tile counters), carport + 1 extra parking, large patio, 1st floor, corner unit, lots of light, safe/gated community with good amenities (pool/spa, club house, sauna, small fitness room), location is convenient to shopping, freeways, other cities, etc.Purchase price would be $240K with 20% down.

I'm holding one next week if Portsmouth is convenient to you. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/432250-nh-seacoast-real-estate-investors---april-19th

Would give that typewriter look with mail merge convenience.  

Then on the back it has some more information and lists a phone number and explains it's a 24 hour 7 day a week recorded message.I've heard this takes pressure off seller of having to speak to someone live and they can also call anytime to find out more information at their convenience.