Suggestions like driving by the houses weekly are silly, such trips serve no legitimate business purpose. 

How many weekends do you want to drive up north to find, purchase, setup and maintain an STR?

For example, here in Columbus we've got Intel building their mega-fab which is already driving up property values and rents in certain submarkets.

Drive around and called the realtor How did you finance this deal?

So, the total base move-in costs would be $2500, all paid prior to lease signing.Since choosing a place to live is a very personal decision, please feel free to do a “drive by” of the property, located at 123 Main St., so you can get a feel for the neighborhood.

That drive is what sets apart winners in this game. 

These are top drive-to destinations for much of the Southeast, so short-term rentals here can generate solid cash flow, especially during peak seasons.The area is also seeing steady growth, with more infrastructure and amenities being added to support visitors and new residents.

DealMachine is a powerful tool for real estate investors, especially for finding off-market deals through driving for dollars.

As i was driving through the neighborhood scoping the area out i noticed a new shiny fire department.

STR management is 20-25% (I would recommend self managing or getting a VA), since income is higher you could probably get away with 5% for maintenance / cap ex but remember you need to cover utilities and cleaning for these units which drives up costs.