Its not terrible to ask that of STR - esp. if you are in a market that is more "utilitarian" and they likely arn't around all day; even in vacation rentals they go out and about for chunks of the day. 

Long story short, it is easier to cashflow in this market. 

At some point, either after a 3-5 year single tenant stay or after x number of tenants, you do have to spend a decent amount of funds to keep a property looking "fresh" enough to get +95% of market rent..

Prairieville's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

Have you seller-financed on-market properties? 

Although rents were below market, it was a stabilized asset, fully marketed for sale. 

We build at cost around $120 per sq without a margin. with margin we get about $145 to $150 and the resale prices we build a home that is the right square feet in our market in Columbus Ohio.

Fresno's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

In addition, the rent is capped at the tenant's income and the local market rates, so it may be less than you would receive from a tenant who is not a Section 8 tenant.

Atlantic City's growing market further enhanced its appeal.