However, if you rent it out for more than 14 days—especially as a short-term rental (STR)—and don’t have another job, you may be considered to be operating a rental business for tax purposes, even without a business license, and must report the income and possibly qualify for business-related deductions.

Otherwise the towns in the area have some pretty reasonably priced homes that seem to perform well relative to price. 

They look a little different from traditional rentals: higher occupancy, often leased by an operator, and sometimes connected to certification programs or nonprofits.From what I’ve seen, the demand is strong, but the model comes with unique considerations: zoning, compliance, community relations, and specialized tenant management.I’m curious: Has anyone here explored sober living as part of their investing strategy? 

My point was those properties are worth less because they're less desirable; they're in the middle of nowhere relatively speaking.

Does anyone still have an unused ticket that they'd be willing to transfer for a price relative to the time that's left of the conference?

I purchased my first investment property (duplex) this past summer and rented 1/2 units relatively quickly, however the second unit has been difficult to fill.

I kept getting met with objections from realtors that are supposed to be on my side, which was extremely frustrating.

You could get workers for USD $3 per day to cut brush.Local produce is relatively cheap. 

My objective is to just offer housing but also someone who oversees the home and makes sure people are staying sober, going to AA meetings, doing chores in the home etc. 

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.