@Placeholder Placeholder, I've financed quite a few STR's in the St Pete market.

If you are willing to do this over a long period of time, this can be a great strategy, especially in a low-inventory market.

Quote from @Bryan Stengel: Hi Tariq, the STR markets are very saturate especially in the prime areas. 

Most investors take a look at the available rental units in a particular market,  determine if its a good or bad market based on DOM and either dismiss the market all together or replicate the housing units that are absorbed.

I’m not familiar with those markets, but I would suggest finding some meetups and attending as many as you can.

I am looking into investing in Findlay Ohio and would like to find an agent to answer some questions about the location, market, and suggestions on places.

I try to evaluate a unique property 2-3 different ways, then make a highly educated guess based on my knowledge of the market.

Plus, you already know the market, which gives you an edge.

Unique can also mean you only appeal to a smaller niche market as apposed to appealing to the masses. 

I am considering investing in the Ohio market.