We are trying to find a way to incentivize him to work with us continuously for quality jobs done in an efficient manner. 

@Ryan Webster fantastic question - one of my biggest reasons for asking is the “gap” that I think I’ve seen in the # of quality books written on the topic.

We can take care of your project quickly and ensure we will keep it within budget and provide you equity; providing free estimates for architectural design and comprehensive construction services with our team of licensed and insured professionals giving you the peace of mind knowing we saved you time and money through great quality and attention to details.

B and C class type neighborhoods are very good cash flowing opportunities that rent quickly and produced quality tenants in this market.

I will either have to sacrifice location or quality in one way or another. 

Higher fiber quality/higher $/lb and less chemical costs! 

In general, retail will pay more and want a higher quality product.Build to rent is more utilitarian and they generally want a lower price.It seems that I can make more selling retail than I can with build to rent.  

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

We may be a little late to this, but we are available to manage STRs anywhere in the country and do it at both the best price you will find and at a very high quality.

Very few have been operated as a business...most are, at best, a hobby, where the Owner enjoys doing handyman work (often of dubious quality), at worst, an absolute "investment" Gamble, with no regard for tenants, laws, or much of anything but spending the absolute minimum while collecting the most money possible until their "cash cow" implodes.