It all comes down to picking the right areas that work well with your personality and attract the type of clientele you feel comfortable working with. 

Live in one unit and rent out the others to cover your mortgage.Seller Financing: Negotiate terms with the property seller where they act as the lender, often requiring a smaller down payment and bypassing traditional underwriting.Partnerships or Joint Ventures: Partner with an investor who provides the capital in exchange for a share of the property’s equity or income.Lease Options: Use a rent-to-own agreement, which allows you to control the property while saving for a formal purchase.BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): Acquire a distressed property with short-term financing, rehab it to increase value, rent it out, and refinance to recoup your initial investment.Pro TipStay in close communication with your lender as you approach your next purchase.

Quote from @Collin Hays: I don't manage short-term any more, but can't you include this in a written rental agreement that the guest signs at the time of booking?

Nobody wants a unit to sit vacant, but if you make your decisions based on fears like that they are more likely to be short sighted and make the situation worse.

Quote from @Monish Anand: I'm a fan of the low prices and my plan is to STR since I currently run a short term rental business.

I’m still learning about the process but a Construction-to-Permanent looks attractive if owner-occupied terms could apply.

It feels like DSCR lenders are catering to BRRRR investors more now than ever with short seasoning guidelines, air tight DSCR requirements (1.0), etc. 

The city's economic development initiatives have been attracting businesses and professionals, creating opportunities for real estate investment.

Investing in a short-term rental in Red River Gorge sounds exciting!

Welcome to the forum @Chris Primavera.Seeing as you are brand new today, it would be good for you to search on the forum for those areas and read everything there is about those markets.Grab @Avery Carls book Short Term Rentals Long Term Wealth and read it. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/short-term-rental-l...It is chock full of info that you need.