There are areas outside the Tahoe basin with a short drive that can provide for solid short term or long term income streams and still pull in the Tahoe goers.

This growth typically drives significant appreciation, which is the key to making this strategy work.For example:Let’s say you purchase a property for $300,000 with 25% down in a market with an 8% annual appreciation rate.

Drive around the neighborhoods to understand the lay of the land - if you have someone who will take you around and explain, better yet. 

Thank you all who responded, I plan on spending some time driving the neighborhood and talking to anyone at the local coffee shop who will talk to me. 

Since you are an investor friendly agent that drives for dollars, I would invite you to try out the AI which looks at google images and satellite images to tell you if the property is distressed.

Focus on what matters, not on things that have nothing to do with what drives the desired  results.

For American investors seeking to diversify their portfolios, real estate in Germany offers a high level of security, strong rental yields, and attractive capital appreciation potential.Key Factors Driving Investment in German Real Estate1.

If you are calling the licensed guy off the one single van that drives by or was referred to you..

Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.  

You can get foot traffic and people driving by.