The no-show rate for prospective tenants in this area tends to be quite high.

Interest rates here tend to be lower than elsewhere (I have no clue as to why), and therefore to me it's appealing to borrow everything I can here and use it in the US assuming I can find deals where the numbers make sense.

My vacation market we are around $800 per night so the clientele is more family oriented and tend to spend most days in national parks or out adventuring.

It is challenging in the winter months as people tend to focus on the holidays, shopping, dinners, parties, etc.

The payments tend to be lower than a standard cash out refi, so if you end up in a tight cash spot, you have the flexibility to pay less for a bit until you get your bearings again. 

. ~80% tended to be transient and moved on by there choice or ours. ~20% were decent and "stuck". 

When running numbers, especially on small multis more western markets with direct access to NYC tend to be more favorable from the numbers stand point and many of these towns offer 30 minutes or less taking commuting lines.

Thought about Stainless Steel wire, but tends to sag if people put their feet on. 

i think you are wrong, but it doesnt really matter. and in my market, VRBO tends to be the bigger booking platform

The challenge newer investors face is that overpriced properties tend to sit on the market for 60+ days and they see them all the time.