My wife and I have done all the terms (short, mid, long term rentals) and have done some live in flips.

Find out what financial problem you are trying to solve in the short term until your able to get to more "long term" problems that real estate helps with 

Portsmouth, known for its historic charm, offers higher prices but strong demand for both multifamily properties and short-term rentals, with premium rental rates for well-located properties.

Hi @Nicholas L. and @Chris Seveney a few weeks after my post, they did a part 2 for the survey and 2 days ago, the Zoning Dept. emailed out an update for the proposed policies.Here's their message:"We want to keep you informed and share a preview of the proposed Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance regulations and express our gratitude for your invaluable feedback and participation in Phase I and Phase II of the Alexandria Short-Term Residential Rental Study.

If you’re short on funds maybe seller financing or subject to deals, where you take over a seller’s mortgage or negotiate direct financing with them.

For example: We provide tax preparation and advisory services to people who invest in commercial (including multifamily) real estate, and high w2 earners investing in short-term rentals.

Vacation RentalsCities with strong tourism industries, such as Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg, offer opportunities in the short-term rental market.

In addition to offering "cash for keys" assure them that they can use you as a referral on their next tenant application, or offer them a short term-2 month lease.

But I’m thinking of getting into STR investment and become more active.I’m a complete newbie to short-term rentals (STRs) and eager to wet my feet in this area.

So long story short I am still hunting down the contract.