Williams is putting more $$$ into tourism and the like,It is right on the road to the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

I am interested in doing STRs in NYC (I live here) because I see how much tourism is here year round. 

On another note, as you know, Cabo has decided to go all-in on luxury tourism.

However, Tulum has more risk than Dubai as in Dubai the economy is not just dependent on tourism and there are no risks of things like the cartel etc.my goal is to achieve FI asap, I am planning to buy rentals which give me good passive income.

Now we do have some tourism in the summer. 

Some examples include: 1 The Economic Development Incentive Program: This grant program provides financial incentives to businesses that create new jobs, increase capital investment, and/or develop new facilities in the city. 2 The Downtown Improvement Grant: This grant program provides financial assistance to property owners and businesses in the Downtown Redevelopment Area for eligible capital improvements to their buildings or storefronts. 3 The Community Redevelopment Area Grant: This program provides funding to businesses and property owners within designated Community Redevelopment Areas to make eligible capital improvements to their properties. 4 The Beach Renourishment Grant: This grant program provides funding to help restore and maintain the city's beaches, which are a critical component of the local tourism economy.These grant programs can help businesses and property owners in Panama City Beach access the funding they need to invest in their properties, create jobs, and contribute to the local economy.

3) What is the main economic driver of the market— travel & tourism or some other industry?

I can confirm that units at the Hard Rock Hotel average ~70% occupied and the 1099 shows all to be within $3k of each other no matter what level and type i.e studio, queen or 1bd.Risk:1) Income is based on tourism.

Yes, look at news articles related to cities and counties investing in tourism etc.

Reno is a fun town for adventure tourism and has everything you need.