Do I give up access to transportation, restaurants, cultural activities, doctors, emergency medical care, religious and business activities, vet care and maybe more, to live in the country on my ranch or on the beach in a beautiful country, or do I keep access to all those things and live in the city? 

For my short term rentals I am really going to focus on adding improvements that will increase my daily rate and guest experience.

Are you looking to actively invest or do it passively? 

While it’s not uncommon for full-service managers, you might find lower rates (~10-15%) or alternative solutions like co-hosting services, especially if you handle bookings, rate adjustments, or guest communication yourself.

Again, I think from your posts that you are well ahead of many OOS investors actively building their portfolios who post on here. 

Designed by Montreal-based Felix & Paul Studios, known for their award-winning VR experiences, this immersive attraction will transport guests on a deep space mission.

Listen actively to their needs and concerns.

As long as it cleans my bum I don't really spend a lot of time thinking about it, and I suspect most of your guests won't either.  

This development, spanning nearly 6 square miles, promises to create thousands of jobs, generate economic activity, and transform the local economy.

This is often more difficult to find but one strategy would be to talk with STR investors who are active in the market there.