I know some folks are fans of Branson, Destin and Myrtle Beach. 

I do believe as far as places of destination for vacations Big Bear is a good location, as I know many people in Los Angeles that go every year. 

I guess you're talking about the country of Colombia, not Columbia in South Carolina.I don't understand the connection with the people not being happy with the government Covid's response and the suitability of the country as a long-term investment destination.

SFRs and duplexes are simply vehicles to get you to a destination.

I am considering moving to the Destin, FL area and would like some input from investors, property managers, and agents about what the real estate market looks like in that area.

I know I personally had no desire to escape to another urban environment (other than a moment of wishing I could experience Venice when there were no other tourists <grin>).If we are able to bring the pandemic under control by summer 2021, I suspect there will be a lot of pent up energy to visit all the vibrant destination cities around the world that were closed down and not at all vibrant in 2020.And, yes, we were able to purchase the 200 Airbnb IPO Directed Shares.

Who knows.Of course everywhere is seasonal to some extent, but somewhere like Tahoe is max seasonality and there's just nothing in markets like the Smokies or Destin that compares to the seasonal differences of winter vs. spring in Tahoe.Then there is the Covid factor. 

And I'd expect the vast majority of these to be at least put under contract without seeing it in person.I'd expect buying furnished to be very common in all touristy destination including ski and beach towns, but I don't have familiarity with those.

@Justin Rush I'm actually from Destin originally (about an hour East of Pensacola), but now live in Fort Myers (right next to Cape Coral), so I would be happy to offer any insight you need into either market!

I bought my STR in the Destin Florida area and live 1000 miles away.