I would not take the tenant based off his comment that you cant reject him because of the dog. this just screams problems in the future. it comes off as entitled, and will be used against you in the future if he was a tenant.

The long term rentals should be in B class neighborhoods and the short term need to be in areas that appeal to visitors to UT or to the Smokies. 

@Tajinder Singh we have had an STR for in the Orlando/Kissimmee area for 2 years now.https://air.tl/8JKgVARjThe areas is super competitive and ADRs are are lowering, but the area does have a billion visitors a year.

In Punta Cana, you'll have tho contend with the fact that most visitors want to stay in all-inclusive resorts and you can't compete against that while, in Tulum, you might have to contend with overbuilding of epic proportions and the ensuing competition.

The school brings in a ton of visitors for various events throughout the year and it's also located right next to a large hospital where you could cater to traveling nurses... $$$. 

They have meetings the 2nd Monday of the month.Meetings are $20 a visit or $199.00 a year. 

It doesn’t scream red flags.

I have had people scream at me for offering and others tear up because I did offer condolences.

Third, you probably have a great interest rate that I would not want to give up unless a screaming deal came along.If you can access 30-50k from your HELOC you should be able to put that as a down payment on another investment property, just don't forget to factor in this extra payment in your ROI calculations for the rental. 

That's why you need to build a brand that screams, "Hey, I'm the real deal!"