Urban areas like Austin and Dallas are appealing for growth potential and job markets, but the suburbs and smaller towns offer more unique opportunities (lower entry costs and a steady flow of families and retirees seeking affordability and space).

I've tried.And the temperature usually handles snow removal in South Carolina. 

In terms of mid-term rentals, I find it's a little less $ than STR but, at least in my area, tends to be more steady and a little less work.

I'm just getting a temperature feel from all of the STR investors out there that are paying attention to new markets.

My impression of these DST's are as follows:  They are the easy way out of making a 1031 exchange with out the pressure of a replacement property in 45 days.They provide steady returns with no hassles, but generally low like 5-6 percentThey offer diversification of asset types.The cons are the fees to get into them and they are syndications that you don't have control over.

Our evictions have held fairly steady over the past 3 years.

Currently the manufacturers "solution" is to "not allow the temperature inside the house to vary".

They can give you steady, passive income with less day-to-day work, which is great if you’re flying solo.

[Source: National Association of Home Builders]Demand: The chart below illustrates the steady increase in household formation, a key driver of housing demand.

I have some investors who are priced out of VA but can make steady rental income here.