Furthermore, it is on a very busy, very dangerous state route that is saturated with crime. 

When things outside of our control as investors change, (macro-economic factors, saturation, disposable income etc.) and there is no safety net, that's when investors can get really hurt.

It won't be as promising; the saturation of this thematic investing choice has defeated it's purpose.

Yes good markets are over saturated.

I was looking in Columbus OH but the market is so saturated and it's been difficult for me to find cash-flowing deals there.

However, if you have the time and prefer to source properties on your own, I would highly recommend the following strategies:Connect with probate attorneysVisit property auctions: These happen monthly and, surprisingly, aren’t saturated with investors.Cold callingTarget LLC owned properties: Over the years we have seen an influx of companies purchasing SF for rentals/long-term holds and they failed to account for property taxes and an increase in new construction coming to the market.

If getting the highest ROI is your goal then you will want to self manage your airbnb and you will want to do it in a market that is not already saturated.

With high price per door and high rates, you wont find any cash flow.STR market is also very saturated and we're seeing more regulation there.I'd keep the end goal bigger multifamily deals.

The STR market here has become way more saturated and competitive especially in San Juan. 

I am at a crossroads on what to do about this one, but hopefully the market saturation from competitor assets in Katy, TX dries up.