I have been thinking about STR's and buying more rentals in general but now with that kind of giant buying up condos/SFH/multi's what impact do you think this will have on the rental industry in general (and housing for that matter) and STR- hard for most investors/buyers to compete with something like a hotel chain behemoth when it comes to purchasing power and could drive prices crazy in desirable areas, not to mention the points and perks they can offer for staying on their properties?

Other months or season throughout the year may be not so desirable for buyers.  

This space looks like it could fetch between $600-$900 a month using limited data sources from a less desirable neighborhood. 

Have you ever considered relative high end "less desirable area" like Hickory Hill?

Due to the fact that batteries go bad and wireless systems can get frequency interruptions, hard wired systems are the most reliable and desired by fire marshals and Inspectors.

The idea exists out there that all or most rental owners are wealthy and thus should bear the cost of 80 years of neglect by everyone else.Luxury (noun): an inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain.I know that not all landlords are rolling in money.

Next time a tenant is late, especially when it is not a desirable tenant, serve them notice.

If you can make it work in a more desirable area you’ll be much better off long term.

I've read that a score of at least 620 is desirable, sadly mine is slightly less than that.

The property is 10,216sq ft and is located in a desirable tract originally built in the 1970's.