The thing about short term is you can usually command much higher rents, however, even just a few days of vacancy can wipe out your profits and I saw large SFHs sit vacant much more often than smaller apartments/condos.

Question related to this; can homes with pools command more rent?  

Luckily the active duty commander ordered a mandatory evac even before the storm changed directions.

I could buy 3 all in sfr for 100k and command $2100 in rent per month ($700 a month per home).

Nice properties command a premium price in this market. 

That seems high, but they are a very well-known company, so I'm sure they command a higher price.Thanks!

For example, the house we have in contract is in such a subdivision and the area commands higher values than lower areas just a couple blocks away and this is mostly due to insurance - buyers want to avoid the extra cost and area willing to pay more.  

But nicer areas command higher prices, say $400,000 - $500,000.  

You may need to spend money to fix the unit up to command full market rent.  

Magan, are you flying an airplane, commanding a tank or running a NASCAR pit crew?