Maybe they are in good growth areas where rents and values seemed to increase greater than average, or maybe they consistently attract good tenants, etc.

Many borrowers that elect to utilize a first lien position mortgage as opposed to a HELOC try to reduce the pre payment penalty (to one of none) so that they can pay down the loan balance from the proceeds of their completed acquisition and refinance at a lower loan amount.Another alternative to DSCR cash out refinances could be fixed rate second lien position loans which can offer expanded guidelines and slightly more attractive loan rates. 

Man made attractions like amusements parks, sport cities, etc., will have an ebb and flow of visitors depending on the current demand.

It's not in horrible shape, but it's old and outdated and been vacant for several years leading to a less than attractive home. 

STR looks like an attractive option but I am a novice in this area so looking for input on realistic income and cost estimates of a STR managed by a 3rd party property management company. 

I am attracted to the idea of opening a modestly sized HELOC as a "just in case." 

While she was a very attractive woman, I politely declined and drove to the courthouse as fast as I could to file for an eviction.

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I understand that an advantage of note ownership is that its typically viewed as a more passive investment (no 3am toilet phone calls) and that is what attracts me to this concept. 

What makes these areas particularly attractive for investment?