Condo or house I am open to either, as long as it can be a reliable rental. 

If you can attend local investor meetups, that’s a great way to gain market insight and connect with reliable people.It’s also smart to start small with a couple of flips to test the waters, and make sure you understand the local market dynamics before scaling up.Good luck with your expansion! 

Specifically, is the rental market stable, and is reliable assistance (like agents, property managers, contractors, etc.) available?

For tourism you have several, including one (IFFRU) that can fund up to 100% of the renovation costs (no purchase).You can do your own research but you have companies / consultants who this job for you and charge a success rate (pay only if funding gets approved).

Conducting a thorough property inspection or consulting a contractor can help identify potential large-ticket items you might need to replace soon.For make-ready costs, you can look at local averages for common turnover tasks like repainting, carpet cleaning, or minor repairs.

During your initial walkthrough, inspect the property for any major issues such as structural damage, roofing problems, plumbing, and electrical concerns, while documenting all cosmetic and functional issues with detailed photos and notes.Once you confirm the property’s potential, finalize your ARV and calculate the repair costs using either a reliable estimator or insights from contractors.

After consulting with our contact at Airbnb, we were told they were ranking on page 13!!!

By staying true to honesty and integrity, we can ensure that private money lending remains a powerful and reliable resource for real estate investors.

In my developments, I went to everyone I could in the area and got the most RELIABLE (not cheapest) person in order to make my numbers work the best. 

Personally, I’d review MLS data, Zillow, and consult with a realtor to determine an accurate ARV.