Your case is indeed a challenging one, especially when traditional lenders are hesitant. 

Challenges?

When analyzing properties, it's helpful to run a rental stress test to see if the deal can withstand unexpected challenges.

Challenges?

It's an A-framed garage with shingles roof, gutters, windows, and a 32" exterior door (in addition to a 16' operating face door). 

Challenges?

In my experience, finding cash-flowing deals on-market can be challenging here (1% rule can be hard to find) but not impossible.

I had a similar off-season challenge and decided to allow pets ( with restrictions and clear house rules) and I gave a 30% discount to try & attract  snowbirds ( I’m in FL) - my calendar filled up for a few  months with a few pet owner bookings and  2 separate 45 night bookings,  did all this on pricelabs & airbnb -best of luck ! 

This season often poses challenges in attracting tenants.

LTRs with long term conventional financing and standard management aren't really cash flowing anywhere right now. sure, there are lower cost markets that look better on paper, but there are costs associated with those supposedly cheap markets as well - deferred maintenance, more challenging tenant base, higher cost turnovers as a percentage of the rent.2. i wouldn't pick a random market thousands of miles away based solely on statistics or numbers.