Seeking advice on my PNW Vacation Market research

[Michael Dinwiddie]

I want to get my first short-term rental by the end of the year! 

I've narrowed in on some areas I personally enjoy and at first glance seem like they would be good STR markets in the PNW where I live. I've started studying Airdna/Rabbu data, MLS listings, enemy method'd a number of properties to get a feel for the numbers.

Now I want to hear from experts/investor/realtors/etc who know about these markets for STR. What's your take on these? What are important considerations & challenges? Do any suck or rock?

Thanks! -MD

MARKETS (Google Doc: PNW markets that interest me)

Ashford, WA (Mt. Rainier NP)

Port Angeles, WA (Olympic NP)

Pacific Beach/Moclips, WA (Coastal, near Seabrook which is super cute but very expensive)

Rockaway Beach, OR (Coastal, centrally located for Oregon Coast activities)

Long Beach, WA (Coastal)

Lake Cushman/Hoodsport, WA (Olympic Penninsula)