The Bigger Pockets resources have been terrific, but now it is time to try and connect with members that have experiences and knowledge of the STR segment of real estate in effort to help us take the next steps.We have identified our key strategies and want to hear what other think about whether we are on the right path:1.Type: STR investment (AirBnb/VRBO) 2.Market: Poconos, PA- specifically Lake Harmony/Blakeslee3.Niche: Small Families/Friend Groups- 10 guests or less.4. 

Yeah looks like the area around the last segment of the Urban Loop has great potential.

Good luck with that market segment.

A fractional mortgage is simply the debt instrument that enables an individual owner to aquire one of these segments of ownership.

This is likely because they're so pricey that not many people can afford to move-in.However, if a lot of the inward migration is a certain higher-income demand segment, then maybe the trend could change course in coming years. 

(Some investors, aka absentee owners, who are in competitive markets say they are getting several offers a week)There are some owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.

When I moved to Las Vegas in 2005 to start an investor services business, I wanted to find a tenant segment with a high concentration of reliable tenants.

However, while there is a ton of data on short term rentals I am having a hard time finding good research on the luxury segment of the market.

Perhaps the segment below the high-end.

He has a book on Amazon, "Ask", and it's a great read. https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Cou...Glenn Livingston I think, has figured out he can make a bundle of money by using his skills to go after a huge market segment, instead of teaching his skills as he used to or offering them as a service.A good question to ask, is if my goal is X, what do I need to do to achieve X in 5 years.