HUD determines "reasonable rent" based on its own comps and sometimes pays above what the private market commands, especially in lower-income areas.

Waterfront homes, particularly those with Gulf access, can command higher prices and potentially higher returns on investment.3) Tourism and Vacation Rentals: Cape Coral's proximity to popular tourist destinations like Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island makes it attractive for vacation rentals, especially during peak tourist seasons.4) Affordability: Compared to other coastal areas in Florida, Cape Coral offers relatively affordable real estate options.

Professionally Managed: $208.42 ADR (up 4%) vs. market avg $173.45👉 Investor Tip: Professionally managed units not only command higher nightly rates—they also outperform in occupancy.

How much will having a toaster oven and cooktop/hotplate reduce the rent this unit can command?

There are also a few neighborhoods with septic and well water peppered throughout 44720 and I  stay away from those since the command lower rents.

I think a finished home would command a better price.

I think no pictures is unreasonable ( i leave command strips), stickers is unacceptable.   

A larger home might command premium bookings for groups or retreats, and if the STR market cools, it’s easier to pivot to a mid- or long-term rental strategy locally.As for markets to consider, if you stay close to Pennsylvania, the Poconos still perform well for STRs, and Lancaster or Gettysburg offer growing tourism potential.

What goes into achieving such commanding knowledge as I have, is no less than a few hundred hours a year of active market monitoring, hundreds more hours of travel touring markets, hundreds more hours networking. 

Some of those Command strip picture hooks, maybe a gift card to a local restaurant/Walmart.