A home sitting for months might be because it was listed during a slower rental season.Marketing and Property Management: Some landlords don’t market their properties well, or they might have strict tenant requirements that reduce the pool of potential renters.3.

Arlington is the only Texas city that has successfully withstood legal challenges to its strict STR regulations.

These loans typically don't require the same strict income verification as conventional loans, and they focus more on your assets and property income.

Lease renewals have a strict deadline. if you miss the deadline and fail to request a rent increase, then you will need to wait until the following year. 

I have minimized that risk by being very strict in my underwriting. 

While it's a great spot with a ton of tourism unfortunately, it seems the hotels view STR's as competition and have helped to encourage the strict regulations.

Do you want a vacation home or are you strictly looking for an investment.  

Airbnb has several options to choose from (Flexible, Moderate, Firm, Strict and Super Strict). 

SC Coastal towns have gotten very strict with licensing, regulating, and permitting for STRs.

I can't tell from your post if your search is strictly based on listed properties.