Can you work remotely or your job requires intense travelling.

I've been traveling a bunch so it has been a little slow so far, but I expect it will be done and back on the market in the next 30 days or so. 

As someone that's traveled (13 year Army veteran), I saw the value and still think prices here are extremely reasonable for all the natural beauty and access to amenities.Interest rates have priced a lot of first time home buyers out of the markets.

_____________________________________________________________Current Rents:House: Basement Apt: Current owner occupies $0House: 4 bed, former BnB, currently 1 room LTR, frequently STRs (travel nurses) 8001 BR Apt: $1000Studio: 900Cabin 1br: 1000Cabin Studio: 700Current Gross Rents: 4400___________________________________________________________Potential Rents - All rents are currently below market*:House: Basement Apt: Owner occupies $1500 ($0)House: 4 bed LTR $2800 STR $5500+ BnB 20,0001 BR Apt: $1500Studio: 1200Cabin 1br: 1500Cabin Studio: 1200*There is an addition attic apartment unused: 1200Potential Gross Rents: LTR=$9400 - STR=$12,100Tax:530/moInsurance:250/moAssumptions: Small family wanting to househack and come as close as possible to no monthly expense.

Hoping I can get around $1200 renting to traveling nurses and professionals According to my research on FurnishedFinder, this is reasonable, and I'm planning to list June 1.

When people rent to traveling nurses, they are essentially requiring a certain profession and level of education. 

You’re on-site for maintenance issues or tenant concerns, which cuts down on the hassle of traveling to a separate location.Loan Accessibility: Getting a mortgage for a duplex can be easier than financing other types of investment properties because you can use the potential rental income from the second unit to help qualify for the loan.Tax Benefits: Owning a rental property can open up opportunities for various deductions like mortgage interest, property taxes, operating expenses, and depreciation.Disadvantages of Investing in DuplexesPrivacy Issues: Living so close to your tenants means less privacy.

In the Smokies, AirBNB has about 15% of the total rentals; VRBO is king with about 60%; and the remainder is split between other OTAs and Property mgmt companies (many of whom list on OTAs as well).https://www.rented.com/2019-rented-report/https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/destinations/2019/03/27/vacation-rentals-50-best-places-buy-property-2019/3286874002/https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellenparis/2019/03/26/best-places-in-2019-to-own-a-vacation-rental-property/#10525b4b5da1https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2018/08/14/these-top-25-markets-buy-vacation-rental-usa/984513002/https://www.vacasa.com/real-estate/buyer/best-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home

Outside of real estate, I enjoy Traveling, Golfing, Outdoor Activities, Learning new things and spending time with Family and Friends.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Arizona has been hit the most.Let's say that 5 years ago there were 100 travelers and 90 STRs.