In your area look for properties where taxes are past due or consistently paid late.D.  

In fact on average we consistently support a dozen or so coastal STR investors annually acquire and launch five star AirBnB's. - Pacific Wonderland.

I expect MKE prices long term (10 years) to at least increase to the national average, there is really no reason why Milwaukee should not get there based on a current trajectory as well as infrastructure spending and re-development we are seeing downtown.We have seen consistent appreciation never below 6%, but also never over 8% over the last 9 years, which basically means median prices have doubled.

High W-2 wage earners are generally more lender friendly as it's the 'most' consistent and/or easily documented.

By securing long-term tenants and maintaining the property’s condition, I’ve enjoyed consistent rental income and significant appreciation in property value.

You have to actually DO the process, consistently and boldly2.

Hi Greg, I spend a lot of time listening to STR podcasts and YouTubers and the consistent assessment is that quality design is pretty much a must. 

But it's expensive and takes meticulousness to make sure all of your records that could be made public are consistent.  

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Quote from @Gina Coleman: Made an offer on an off-market portfolio consisting of 2 duplexes and 1 SF.