No attack on retail from the internet when you have DESTINATION type tenants. 

Charleston was voted one of the top vacation destinations in the world but what those not familiar with it don't know is that it is becoming a manufacturing hub and has been called the next silicon valley because of all the local IT companies.  

People who sit around waiting for another raise, and when they get it, they start dreaming of what they can buy (literally ran a study the day after raises were announced and you would be amazed how many monitors had new cars, new houses, new purses, new computers, new toys on them...everyone wanted to blow the money they just got before even recieveing it)Everyone has a different "financial problem" although the problem is simple, they all spend too much money on un needed stuffAll of these people are Destined to be W-2 workers the rest of their lives, because they car they drive is a direct necessity to their overall imageThe moral of the (probably poorly told) story is, if you want to be an investor, then you have to think like one.

.), get licensed, and earn while you learn that way.Many possible paths to lead to the same destination ...

I'm looking to start investing in either my local area or perhaps out-of-state in the Boise, Idaho area (potential relocation destination for my family).As far as experience, I have just a bit - Without knowing exactly what I was doing, or the official term for it, I happened into a House Hacking situation.

Is there anyone working out of the Destin/ Ft Walton area that would be willing to meet up and talk about BRRR opportunities in the area? 

Bend is a destination for retireing baby boomers and people with jobs that allow them to work from home.

We're growing from a tourist destination to a full-fledged city.

I agree that a "traditional" vacation destinations probably lessen the risk to regulations which will stop STR activities.  

Only then will you reach success and jump to the freedom you’re destined for.