I know Craigslist is very popular for renters and landlords in SF so I assume the same would be true with Berkley.

Many hosts find a Fri-Fri or Sat-Sat strategy works best to maximize bookings since families often prefer a full week vacation, and it aligns with popular check-in/out days.

Bird dogging may have been more popular before the internet, google maps, etc.

Hartford is a popular market with a lot of agents, lenders, and local investors.

The cape is popular and growing.

While I do think that extreme climate is something we all will have to contend with, I think the area will always be popular as a vacation destination.Having said this, I am thinking about looking for a STR in the area. 

We are in a new era of higher interest rates, gurus selling information, and low supply in popular markets.

I’ve helped plenty of investors navigate these tricky tax and management questions, especially with properties in popular STR markets like Phoenix and Austin.Good luck with the purchase—sounds like you’ve got a great opportunity on your hands! 

I’m already aware of the popularity of Joshua Tree and Lake Tahoe, so I’m interested in hearing about other markets that are strong performers and investor-friendly in terms of regulations.Does anyone have insights on:Specific cities or regions where the permit process is more straightforward?

Those neighborhoods have been popular  because they offer a decent balance between purchase price and rent potential.