Portland is becoming a bigger tourism hub (Japan even has a Portland mascot) so short term rentals are hot.

For example, I live closest to Maryland and Delaware beaches (Ocean City MD, Lewes, DE, Bethany beach, DE, etc.) however, these areas only have strong tourism during summer months (May-August).

Plus big cities have great tourism which allows (certain) homes to be used as STRs, thereby exploding the ROI.

I'm working with a container manufacturing company in Vietnam which also builds multiple container homes around the US, AUS, and NZ.

But they did.I closed the tourism business in 2014 (a complete loss) and sold the store at a $58,000 loss in 2015. 

It's very foreign investor friendly and a great alternative for those who don't like Mexico.The properties you'd buy in Mexico or the DR are traded in USD so your exposure to the local currency will be limited, which you can see as an advantage or a disadvantage.Colombia has transformed in recent times to become a tourism powerhouse and a favorite for digital nomads.

Tourism is a big industry.

Tampa's economy is also diverse, with strengths in healthcare, finance, and tourism.

https://www.wave3.com/2023/10/17/speed-art-museum-breaks-gro...Tourism is our 2nd largest commodity in Kentucky! 

Several colleges and universities, Hyundai manufacturing, tourism, etc.