It is a solid model for rapid growth with limited capital and allows for risk management.  

Ohio, I’d suggest also looking at Columbus as you build your network—it’s one of the strongest markets in the Midwest right now with rapid population growth, tons of job creation, and huge developments like the $26B Intel plant plus expansions from Amazon, Google, Honda, Microsoft, and more.

I find the incremental cost to be a good ROI and doesn't require continued maintenance and upkeep the same way as an upgrade feature such as higher end appliances that will have a shorter life expectancy.

The fact is - not all real estate agents are built for rapid evaluation and efficiency of STR acquisitions or sales.

From there every 20 point increment affect pricing differently.

From there every 20 point increment affect pricing differently.

The whole SW side is gentrifying rapidly. 

If you’re in Cedar Rapids and looking for a solid way to screen tenants without spending a ton, there are a few great options.

Housing Demand & Price ProjectionsShort-term EffectsSpike in Demand: Experts advise “the time to buy is now,” as demand is expected to rise sharply amid limited inventory https://www.waff.com.Tight Inventory: Local agents report only 3–4 months of housing inventory remain at current sales rates, a lean supply that could tighten rapidly https://www.waff.com.New Construction as Relief: Homebuilding will play a key role in keeping pace with growth—new builds have already been the backbone of Huntsville’s housing ecosystem https://www.waff.com.Long-term TrendsSustained Growth in Madison County: With ongoing infrastructure investments and commuter improvements, demand will likely extend well into the future.Submarket Dynamics: Communities on Huntsville’s periphery and satellite towns may see rising interest as central inventory tightens.Upward Price Pressure: Expect moderate to strong appreciation—especially in submarkets within commuting proximity to Redstone.4.

Their solution when a property doesn’t sell in 3 months (yes, real estate takes time to sell) is to lower the price slowly in small increments.