There are very successful STRs here, you just have to know the best areas to be profitable. 

Hey @Katherine Lewis, I have always felt this was a tougher row to hoe overall.It's not that it couldn't work, but the juice might not be worth the squeeze.If you go all in you have to do it for the long haul.

Live in one half, rent out the other.

Woodfin passed one just last year.

The way I interpret the following policy clause is that so long as the property is defined as other than "VACANT" which is the case when the property is being "constructed, altered or repaired", the 30-day time period and vacant status does not apply in this instance: We do not insure any loss at your premises if your dwelling has been vacant for more than 30 consecutive days immediately before the loss and the declaration page indicates an occupancy other than “VACANT“.

You must use a work around and send it to yourself, then proceed to fill out the application as a prospective tenant clicking next to be able to see each next page! 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

An idle brain/body just begins to get worse if you stop using them.

 Hey GUYSOver the years, I’ve worked on creating high-converting funnels for marketing agencies, and one thing I’ve noticed is that the core principles of attracting, nurturing, and converting leads are just as relevant for real estate investors.I’ve been diving into strategies that could help investors streamline their deal flow, attract motivated sellers, and build better relationships with private lenders.

You can also check out local Facebook pages in the markets you are looking in.