Some tourist commercial zones and also those where HOA allows it are still allowing it.

Regarding International- I have to admit- The only areas we're considering for International investment will be tourist areas.

Gulf Shores Alabama gets 6+ million visitors a year and an incredible 92% of those tourists drive there...because the nearest airport is an hour away.The small airport in Gulf Shores is building a new control tower, which will completed in July and open in September.

My property is located about a mile from the beach so I get a lot of tourists.

Nashville is a great tourist place but what are the regulations in your particular neighbor?

Hawaii is extremely tourist dependent and very tenant friendly.

@Griffin GoudreauHi Griffin,Also be aware that if you get into seasonal rentals, which are popular here in SW Florida and Cape Coral in particular, you must charge your tenants a 5% tourist development tax as well as 6.5% Florida sales tax.

The restaurant has steadily grown its business the past 5 years since opening and is both profitable and popular in the town and for the tourists.

A couple things....Florida has no state income taxesFlorida is and has always been a tourist destination (several hot spots that I am sure you are aware of)- this creates a need for jobs and small businesses that can thrive in that environmentThe weatherThe median price of a home in FL is around $250,000I will stop the list there but property taxes are low in most areas as well.

Asheville will offer the most conveniences at the cost of traffic, tourists, expensive real estate, etc.