It could be freedom from a W2, travel, new cars, college for the kids - whatever your dream is, focus on that.

More travelers and RV owners are looking for private, unique camping experiences, and low-density parks with quality amenities are very appealing to this crowd.

For example, you go to a high property tax state like Texas and you may find a property that appears to fit the 1% rule but once you factor in the $500/month property taxes and $100/month insurance your potential cash flow has gone up in smoke.

Here are a few alternative rental strategies:Medium-Term Rentals: Platforms like Furnished Finder connect you with traveling professionals, such as nurses and corporate employees, looking for 30-90 day stays.

My partner and I both have 9-5 jobs with mine requiring work travel, so it has been a challenge attending local meet-ups regularly; which is why I am so glad this platform exists to help us network! 

MTRs are great, and there is a lot of opportunity with the different medical facilities in the area, as well as the influx of military and the gaining popularity of MTRs among the general public, not just traveling nurses.

(Everyone complains that they can smell each other's food and smoke and  in each other's apartments ) The building is in Northern Jersey where I believe the building is responsible to provide ventilation by law. 

If managing the STR is no longer sustainable @Robbie Shiver, here are a few alternative options to explore:Mid-Term Rentals: Consider marketing to travel nurses or corporate relocations for stays of 1-6 months.

While traveling back and forth to Philadelphia, I stayed in a rental in downtown and met a real estate agent in passing.

And along the bay generally there is no smoke there :)  ANd if there was it would be quite short lived.