Off market, through connections I made in the city How did you finance this deal?

We've only ever owned in the cities we've lived -- Denver and Colorado Springs.

Check out a longitude and latitude map, look where MN Twin Cities is, than look at NY and similar along east coast.

Rather than looking at "good" areas, I'd ask you what cities/metro areas you like to visit or where you already have family or friends that live there.

I can only speak for my own city, Greater Cincinnati.

Its proximity to major attractions, businesses, and vibrant city life ensured strong demand from both tourists and professionals.

Collaborating with local officials and aligning the project with community needs can streamline the process and increase support.Challenges: A significant challenge has been navigating zoning regulations and coordinating with local authorities to ensure the project aligns with city development guidelines.

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and thought, “What is that next-level hotel in the middle of a forest?”

Contact the City of Chicago on this.

That is the best advice I can give you.The forums have several folks that have gotten hosed by the city trying to do a STR even though they did everything right.