When I first moved to the Destin/FWB area we had very delineated seasons regarding tourism; those lines seem to have blurred some and we are very nearly always busy now. 

There is a ton of international tourism so I suspect appreciation rates will be stronger than the local Edmonton and Calgary markets.

agreed - definitely disappointing decision though, especially considering the growth projections and increased tourism in this city.

- If you're all in on STR, look at cities that have really friendly/strong tourism with little possibility they'll change (Destin, FL)

Trying not to get overwhelmed with all the info, trying not to let all the "shiny things" get to me, and trying to embrace the education stage without letting it become inaction. 

This high demand can lead to a strong real estate market, which can potentially result in higher profits for investors.Appreciating property values: Property values in the Emerald Coast have historically appreciated over time, making it a potentially lucrative market for real estate investors.Strong economy: The economy of the Emerald Coast is strong and diverse, with industries such as tourism, healthcare, and defense playing a significant role.

If you want a Short term rental or STR than you will need to go to places that bring in a lot of tourism like the panhandle.

At the same time, the high cost of hotels combined with high rate of tourism leads to great demand for vacation rentals. 

To the first point, areas such as downtown Denver, Houston, have lots of tourism demand, but an area like Dayton Ohio is better served by value add rehab. 

Now we also have tourism, the U.S. government/military, and State government (which gets at least 90% of its funding from OIL).