Above those two, scheduling and time blocking are usually where people are failing.

Avantstay always had an excuse of why that was.My 5 bedroom property that was one block off the beach in florida had literally zero bookings in the month of december 2024.

The home is just a block away, in the Sanctuary, but not technically ski in/ski out. 

Besides a declining population and tenant-friendly laws, you have to deal with the fact that neighborhoods can be as small as a city block in many cases.

Downtown Kansas City, Missouri has experienced $9+ billion in investment since 2001, including a new convention center and hotel, a state-of-the-art sports arena, a performing arts center, a new streetcar, and an eight-block restaurant and entertainment district (read more here).

Often 3 blocks can make 2~3 times difference in the price. 

They want to hear from a local down the block, not a fake company.

Your strategy on a 5/2 is going to take a little more blocking and tackling for mid term rentals.

When you have a minor leak beneath a bathroom, it's most likely from the drain pipes, which is why the water only leaks when someone uses the bathroom.

Philly is a nice option, but you have to study the blocks for about a year to be sure you understand the area you are investing in.