Google street view postcards became popular a couple of years ago, and they didn't last long.

It's a dent for future demand but the Research Triangle has always been popular.

However, it's best to have a long list of issues that need fixing rather than one or two, as that would pull more weight in the courtroom.

I think the charm of an historic home out weights these issues...

Here are some popular options that have good reviews:https://clockify.me/https://toggl.com/track/https://repstracker.com/REPS Tracker is interesting in that it's specific to REPS, but it seems like of silly to have to pay $30/month for such a simple app. 

Are you willing to start in less popular markets before competing with experienced companies using the big markets?

It would depend on laws in your municipality, but if you are going to allow pets in your unit, here are a few thoughts: are you going to have a size/weight restriction, and possibly a restriction on breed type? 

STR's are one of the more popular forum topics and 'complicated' investment categories (especially for newbies) so I wanted to share some recent investor and operator experiences on the Oregon Coast and why a coastal STR vacation rental home is worth considering. - Feasibility & Permit-ability: If you know where to look you can still secure a STR permit in most cities or counties from Brookings to Astoria.

High LTVs, short maturities, mezzanine debt, outside preferred equity, and multiple share classes (the recently popular A/B equity structure) all increase risk. 

Open concept is popular in Tampa for example.