You must be able to embrace chaos.  

A few differences are the tourism industry and the geography. 

Ah, I'm curious how the STRs are going for you given all the regulations up there, which is a bit surprising since I feel like the Poconos is definitely more of a regional tourism area than having much of its own economy.I would absolutely be interested in a meetup.

--La Quinta has recently stated their are embracing rentals and even made their ordinance a bit more lax a couple of years ago, but are now focusing on some enforcement and have stopped allowing homes to add bedrooms (as this increases legal occupancy) while they figure out how to treat larger bedroom count homes on smaller lots/with lesser square footage.

They embrace it as a necessary part of the job.

Pex is the future my friend, embrace it.

Any reason to come to Pittsburgh (sports, tourism/hospitality, medical jobs, education) is done much better nearby (Philly, Cleveland, DMV/DC, New York, Atlantic City). 

If you don't do this, things could get a bit crazy.Seasons & tourism trends: @George C. nailed it.

The economy seems to be more diverse having a good number of military stationed there, quite  a number of hospitals, tourism, oil, gas and growing a little in technology. 

I'd like to think that I belong to a breed that you would not be embraced of or by :)