That being said, tourism is not the only kind of renter that I get.

Many reasons why people visit here outside of tourism alone

I think there will always be room for STRs, but in true vacation destinations that rely heavily on tourism.

., and I like Texas a lot because the job market in the state (largest migration inbound of businesses during COVID period). do your research seeking different sources and perspectives.

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We are getting 4-12 highly motivated inbound leads daily from our website (other than the cost to set up the website) these leads are relatively free.

Create an inbound and/or outbound marketing strategy.

Cocoa Beach allows short term rentals and you have the tourism from the beach, multiple space programs, close to Orlando...

Expensive market but cash flow is more than worth it; and as the world opens up a little more over the coming year the data suggests tourism in the area will explode (on top of how busy it already is from the lower mainland)...I can also tell this is true from how booked out we are (almost fully) from Dec - Mar already this coming winter. 

I'm not personally familiar with the area, but I suggest CrimeGrade, Neighbordhood Scout, and searching "top/best things to do/attractions/destinations/places to see" in Michigan or that area to see if there's potential for tourism/STR :) you could also check out if there's universities for student housing or hospitals for MTRs.