How to analyze demand for STR in "less popular" cities

[Tyler Neison]

What metrics do you look at or any services to determine market demand for AirBnb's in these "less popular" cities such as Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, Indianapolis. Less popular as compared to cities like Nashville, Destin, Clearwater, etc... where I am also looking. Would you trust AirDNA as your primary source to make a decision?

[Dave Stokley]

I use it in Cleveland and think it's solid. They key is that you have to use the paid version so you can see the actual comps it's using and make sure they're actually good comps. I've been playing around with Rabbu recently too and think it's interesting.