This hurt apartment demand as a big attraction to apartments is usually their convenience to the metro and people’s offices.

If you're looking for turnkey, you'll be leaning towards at least B neighborhoods, if not A, is that accurate?

Quote from @Pat Aboukhaled: Curious.. do you think a flat rate for the whole season feels more convenient, or would you rather pay per snowfall to avoid paying for a mild winter?

More convenient bookkeeping 

My number 1 tip would be to go off market and find owner that wants to sell at a discount / prefers speed and convenience. 

Quote from @Fernando Martin-Gullans: Hey y’all, I’m a retail investor with 2 SFH rentals worth a combined ~$650k looking to utilize some of my stored equity to buy more out-of-state properties, but I’m not quite sure how best to proceed given that my interest rates are incredibly low (leaning me away from refinancing) and neither property is owner-occupied (which I believe prevents me from using a HELOC).

Anyone that is leaning more towards STR use property managers or are you self managing?

What decision is your significant other leaning towards, what stress is in your relationships?

I will say that it's also probable that our VRBO guests are more comfortable with a higher rate if it has the comfort, conveniences, etc. they want whereas AirBnb seems a little more price-sensitive.

I’m happy to work around your schedule and meet at your convenience!