@Devin James The 1 habit that changed my life is I started prioritizing wants vs needs. 

If you're prospecting the entire coast, just keep in mind travel times for tours and be mindful of the weather.

I worked with a travel nurse who does shift work and 5 lenders said that they couldn’t finance her primary residence purchase and I ended up making it happen for her. 

As a resident (who travels a lot) I would say the Midwest does not have the attractions like palm trees & beaches (the great lakes are cold) or amazing mountain ranges, which often come with some disadvantages like high cost of living or hut/humid weather, stroms etc. 

Quote from @Mike Grudzien: Two thoughts:1) stay in your STR for a day or two and you'll discover things it needs or that would be nice to add2) use several touch-points to communicate with Travelers/Guests.

because we have a strong demand for them and great str laws.The Triangle is visited year-round by travelling professionals in the research, medical, IT, and education space.

I am primarily hosting traveling medical personnel because there is a lot of demand for these professionals in our area and because my units are suited to their needs.

Focus on learning the basics of MTRs, including their appeal to traveling professionals and the need for furnished properties.

It does create problems when you have inexperienced home and business owners in operation and renting to inexperienced homeowners (this STR caters to young travelers coming to the city).

Many property owners rented, and decided not to rebuild, but to sell their homes and use the money to invest, travel, etc., staying in rentals.