My advice: target towns with average prices that fit your budget and then deep-dive into your research from there.Good luck with your search!

For example you buy a hip drive-thru coffee shop based on them paying $50/ft in rent for 10 years.

You're going to make me drive over the bridge, aren't you?

If yours is the only STR within 20 miles and there aren't any cities or larger towns within a 20-30 minute drive, you could easily run into trouble even finding a reliable cleaning person, let alone a full-service STR management company.I would also definitely take the time to find some comps on Airbnb in the same area as yours, with as close to the same bed/bath count as yours, and with the same finishes and amenities as you are planning to put in yours.  

I do like the idea of buying a home where everything is still under warranty, although the idea of buying something that doesn't exist yet gives me some pause.Richie,The drive to Huntsville and even Redstone Arsenal is relatively easy and most are along major highways that feed into the Arsenal.

I believe right now is an amazing time to get into real estate as there's deep concern and even fear in the marketplace which is just when you want to come in.

Your suggestion of Modesto, which within a 1.5-hour drive of San Jose definitely caught my attention!

We do live in a rural area and some contractors we spoke with said it was too far of a drive to do the project.

My team and I dive deep into market analytics to provide our clients with comprehensive reports that guide them in making informed, data-driven choices when entering new markets and setting up their vacation rentals.Moreover, we prioritize a human-centric approach in our designs, ensuring that not only are the aesthetics on point, but the functionality and comfort lead to happy guests and consistently stellar reviews.

I'd rather learn the ins and outs of deal flow from a millionaire next door type that has an aol email address, no social media accounts, drives an old truck, and buys his clothes at Costco.