Few of them go for Section 8 and some prefer regular tenants.You have to get certificate of occupancy and renewals for landlord to comply with city regulations.Based on the quality of finish and pars of Inkster; the rents can be varying.

I think allot has to do with the fact Expedia owns VRBO and HomeAway and realized too late that STR market is taking market share from their hotel customer clients on their Expedia platform. 

Preferably one with experience with STRs, but at the very least one who understands real estate investing.

I have clients prefer that sometimes.

Said it made it soft to step on.Strange, or something that people prefer?

On the low end in California I see custom houses get built for $250/SF + land acquisition costs - on the higher end I've seen easily over $1,000/SF.Easiest way to build would be to find a partially developed piece of land off an existing tract where roads, utilities, and zoning wont be an issue and you wont have to go through lengthy entitlement processes.

Preferred strategy: BRRRR.

Preferably a CCIM.  

I prefer to control this aspect.

Here is a screenshot of the first:This is paid in full, but nowhere does it indicate that I've paid anything at all.Here is the second one:Again, no indication of what I've paid, or what my actual balance is.According to VRBO the service fee is to, "help Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience, coupled with 24/7 customer support throughout your trip."