I will be happy to learn how paid ads is influencing your other business vs how strategic organic growth can help.

Consider collaborating with local influencers or travel bloggers for exposure.Local partnerships: Connect with local businesses, wedding venues, or event planners for potential referrals.Targeted advertising: Use Facebook/Instagram ads to reach potential guests interested in Smoky Mountain getaways.Seasonality strategy: Adjust your pricing and minimum stay requirements based on local events and peak seasons.Long-term rental mix: Consider mixing in some medium-term rentals (1-3 months) during off-peak seasons for more stable income.Have you tried any of these strategies?

If wholesaling is the exit strategy, this will show how much of a discount is needed to buy.Major market areaAll real estate is local, but major market areas influence the formula.

I'm not a guru, I'm not a social media influencer, I'm a business owner of a REI lead generation company.

What I focused on as a PT agent was:- Personal Circle/Sphere of influence: Go to every bday party, baby shower, bbq, anniversary, etc. and just show interest in the other person's life.

What factors are influencing these choices?

People just want to be right...rather than being effective in influencing others.

You can influence your investment's performance through property improvements, rent adjustments, and savvy management... something you can't quite do with an annuity tied to obscure indexes.An Individual Retirement Account (IRA), particularly a Self-Directed IRA, can be used to invest in real estate and employ leverage to potentially enhance returns.

Wis Dells is a prime location for STRs to be eventually banned or very highly regulated given the large resorts with deep pockets and a lot of influence. 

What are some of the key factors you think influence these varying markets across Texas?