I've found many of those shops have similar prices as the big chains and better service.

-some cleaning supplies/mop+bucket/broom/toilet paper/paper towels-soap/soap dish/dish liquid near all sinks (bathrooms/kitchen)-extra garage remote and a key-chain remote-small plant/bamboo-cold water in the fridge-mower and edger (i do not own a house so i left it to the tenant)my tenants had roots/grew up in the area, so no folder with area resources...both tenants going into the 3rd year

Besides, you need to understand the market condition, building condition and franchise agreement if it's a chain.

Englewood is a great spot close to hospitals and Denver, and south Broadway bars/restaurants, so it will be a solid STR in the basement and give you good returns long-term. 

There are two restaurants, one gas station/convenience store, a couple of B&B's, a bank and a laundrymat.

It’s well maintained, has a beautiful yard, and is walking distance to bars and restaurants and a mile away from a university.

Banks & Hedge Funds - move up the food chain!

If you sell it with ice in a glass, you will get $2.50 (at a restaurant).

I currently study computer science and Supply chain management but hopefully can learn how to find my successful placement in real estate.

Good to know about the major hotel chains looking to get into extended stay more so.I've been keeping a close eye on local STR vacancy, rates, etc. and will continue to monitor.Obviously the market could be very different in 12-months time so who knows, maybe there will be a different strategy to consider at that point in time.