But in reality, in a resort/tourist area, there is a larger pool of buyers for a place that has the option of STR. 

Look for properties in desirable areas with strong demand for short-term rentals, such as popular tourist destinations or areas with a high concentration of business travelers.Another key factor to consider is the condition of the property.

Bravo @Mike Bolen - - you got it - - it's a job, not an investment.VRs are seductive in the proforma stage of analysis, but the math doesn't behave like tourists and there can be extraordinary vacancies and very hi operational costs.People go to vacation spots for a reason;  winter sports, summer hiking & fishing. 

I live in a very popular tourist area (10M visitors last year I believe), and vacation rentals are very popular here. 

For example, Hawaii which is a tourist state does not collect or publish crime data(yeah, it's worse than you think).

The private waterfront, proximity to a tourist Bavarian village, 15 mins to 2 lakes and a golf course, and 35 mins to a ski resort makes it a pretty prime location.

I've struggled wondering where a desirable location would be for a tourist or weekend visitor would be.

Where this is a local governance bylaw, you will find communities provide a variety of ways to regulate the size and occupancy of an accessory unit.Here a accessory apartment in the basement of a single family dwelling must conform the the following:(a) Where permitted, basement apartments shall: (i) not result in more than 2 dwelling units contained in any converted single detached dwelling; (ii) be secondary to the main dwelling unit, and not exceed 75 m2 or 75% of the floor area of the basement, whichever is less; (iii) contain a maximum of 2 bedrooms with the floor area of each bedroom not exceeding 15 m2 ; (iv) be completely self-contained; (v) require 1 on-site parking space, in addition to the normal requirements of the zone; (vi) not permit a group home, tourist home, home occupation, child care centre - small or child care centre - medium on the same lot. 

It is a popular tourist destination, a lot of people on spring break and here for spring training brought a lot of people in our area, which is typical for the end of Feb through mid April.

Good day Brian,I have lived and worked many years in Cabo San Lucas, now located in the Caribbeans (i work in the hospitality industry).Cabos San Lucas is beautiful destination (the tourist destination of Mexico).