If local options aren't a fit, expand your search to other markets with strong rental demand.

Tax deductions / write-offs should be a second concern.There are some rules that you need to follow to treat a short-term rental as 'active'(non passive) income which would allow you to offset it against other forms of income such as rental income / wages.

The about us does not list the year of founding or much other info about their history.It certainly is not Core Logic, Case Shiller, NeithborhoodScout, Zillow, Redfin, Property Hub, etc.This is not stating anything about the accuracy of their forecast except that I suspect they have no significant track record that would provide the capability to analyze their forecasts.

The only other item I've seen is investing outside the US, there are some places where it is more common to have fully furnished apartments for rent, even for long term. 

Some are overly leveraged, while others focus on stability and income production—alignment with your goals and timeline is key.While 1031 and 721 exchanges are great tax deferral tools, they’re just one piece of a larger strategy.

we are setting up two OZ funds and would love to talk about what you've found. one is for land development and is more active the other is passive real estate ownership of extended stay. all are ground up. 

Other than that it's a pretty clean package. 200k down, 720+, 60> ltv owner occupied.  

Now my focus is helping others do their land deals.. states I like are FLA WA ID MT TX AZ NV OH MO KS and WADC we have 3 big ones going thier these are 10 mil plus deals. 

Along with a kiddy-pool sized litterbox in one corner of a room, cat urine and feces in the OTHER corner of the room on the carpet (newly installed by the seller when I bought), and a smell that made my eyes water walking in the front door.The lease has a clause for Tenant-Caused Damages resulting from tenant negligence.

So, this really is a large portion of the tenant population whether its issues like this or others.