There's a lot of research you could do on VRBO/AirBNB/AirDNA to compare similar properties in terms of rates and occupancy, but my experience is that Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are more popular because of the nearby amenities, nightlight, recreation, and other things to do. 

@Drew Slew Here's an article you may also find helpful if you decide to go the 1031 exchange route.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/965199-requi...

Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

What's the best option with low DP then the traditional 20%.. lastly of you have a awesome lender who is creative and can make it happen, please share contact Info. thanks  Sharing this article I published last year here on BiggerPockets on this exact topic - things are generally the same as when this was written up last Fall - your best bet is likely STR-friendly STR Lenders - ones that will use forward-thinking methodologies like AirDNA, etc. - probably about one third of DSCR lenders are STR friendly at this point (most will not do STR or have very conservative UW)Short-Term Rental Loans: What Are the Options and How Do DSCR Loans Stack Up?

Yup you would, It is nike.Now look at this graph.The reviews tap is in between the how it works and the our company tab.It is not the most popular tab.

Some popular ones often mentioned as the best renters insurance companies include Lemonade, State Farm, and Allstate.

Some of my tenants do an epayment, Venmo being my most popular one.

Beyond this forum, if you google 'winning HUD auctions' you will find many, many articles from investors who have successfully bid/won HUD homes and their formulas.

Short-term rentals would be the way to go but you won't get a license in the most popular areas.

We are currently hunting in the KC market but are looking to increase deal flow by adding a second market, different from KC which is very popular with investors.