This is EXACLTY what Clayton Morris did to his clients dumped them into low end properties and millions were lost.. this is something in my personal opinion that will never work and investors are going to sign on to these high interest rate private mortgages and find themselves in trouble. thing of it logically if you have the cheapest homes basically in the entire US what kind of renters are they going to attract..  

I think when one is starting out, you want to go lower than competition, but not so low that you attract the wrong crowd, so that you can build momentum and reviews.  

Hi Eric, almost any mountain town will do good in the winter or but you want to look for towns that have summer attractions.

The best numbers here are usually on value add deals but depending on your build costs new construction may be an attractive option. 

I'm sure you will attract a lot of visitors for the nearby colleges and hospitals.I would reach out to some hard money lender brokers like Sherman Bridge, that will give you access to many different HMLs at once and you can easily compare their rates.A good local HML is Chris Misutka, I will DM you his contact info.Most HMLs can close within 2 weeks but they may require an inspection.

There's great real estate events around the Tampa Bay area that attract investors and may be of value to you.

Its proximity to key transportation hubs, the Airport, and Tyler Perry Studios, along with other amenities, makes it an attractive area for this investment strategy.If you're leaning towards STR or MTR, you can consider areas like East Point or College Park.

Proxmity of transporation to attractions and necessities3. amount of rent you can charge4. crime level5. gentrification6.taxes7. population8. urban, suburban or rural  

Investors find mid-term rentals an attractive proposition due to their balanced approach to occupancy rates, operational costs, and return on investment.A Market Driven by Change:The increase in remote work and the global mobility of the workforce are significant drivers behind the rising demand for mid-term rentals.

As Tulum becomes more like Playa del Carmen, it will lose its attractiveness to these people.