Considering traveling nurses/workers, as well as seasonal rental for ND home games (also a huge Fighting Irish family).

I am just going chime in here since most of the things are said by other BP members.Telling you not to fly/travel there so you can use the money for a downpayment.

Short-term rentals can be a great starting point, especially in markets with high tourism or business travel.

I think younger travelers and groups with younger guests find this more appealing.

I also know a few property managers I can recommend who are responsive and experienced with investors.Let me know when you finalize your travel dates—I’d love to meet up while you’re in town and show you a few options!

Quote from @Mike Grudzien: Two thoughts:1) stay in your STR for a day or two and you'll discover things it needs or that would be nice to add2) use several touch-points to communicate with Travelers/Guests.

Right now I see they have 30% on the basic package, 40% on the Deluxe, and 50% Premium.   

Key Deal Points:Loan Amount: $88,000Lien Position: 1st position Purchase Price: $120,000Appraised Value: $250,000Interest Rate/Return: 11% annual returnTerm: 5-year balloon (meaning the entire principal and interest must be paid at the end of the term)LTV ratio: 35.2%---Licensed Lending company for contractsRMLO package completed on buyersServicing company for payment

Travelers, Farmers, Steadily are some who allow this model.

Many investors are successfully renting out their ADUs to short term travelers.