Use AirDNA.co for market research.Search the immediate area, in "Traveler mode" to see what the competition is doing.All that said, I concur with the general sentiment of the above comments.You are already running tight. 

Hi Collin,After managing hundreds of properties, I always keep an eye on short-term rental trends, especially in key markets like the Smokies.

But they auto-deposited $50 into my "marketing account."

The next step is to take action—start analyzing deals, networking with local investors, and narrowing down your target market.

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In the same amount of work I could find an undervalued deal in my market through existing channels.

.✅ Stock Market Volatility = Private Market OpportunityThe stock market will be a rollercoaster.

Usually the side effects are worse than the actual thing they are trying to cure.  

Quote from @Jaren Taylor: Quote from @Chris Mason: If you have the ability to market and raise money, then you secure the down payment, and do the normal commercial mortgage process. 

@Chelsea DiLuzio the Midwest markets are way different than the markets out west!