The building is located very close to the main tourist spots including lake Geneva, lake Delavan, etc.

Oregon State University has one of the biggest Forestry Schools in the country if not the largest.. its like if you want to be a wine maker you go to UC Davis in CA.. if you want to be in forestry you go to Oregon state.. or if you want to be in Mining you go to school of Mines in CO.. etc etc.

I'm thinking of a short term vacation rental (that'll just be about patching up a family property that happens to be in a heavily touristic area) and then in the future...

With strategic upgrades and modernization efforts, these properties can be transformed into sought-after residences, thereby increasing their value and rental potential.LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION – These Condos are often in prime locations in established neighborhoods, providing a sense of authenticity and charm that appeals to both residents and tourists.

"Short term rentals" are nightly and weekly rentals, primarily for tourists or people in town for business etc. 

Don’t want to start renting to some wine if I’m not doing it correctly.thank you

@Ryan Anders Galveston is generally more welcoming to short-term rentals (STRs) due to its status as a tourist destination.

I have found houses/put offers on a house because my realtor (who has become my friend) was over having dinner/drinking wine and a house I had been watching came up.

Broker has now dropped us due to requirement for broker to be responsible for 10% sales and tourist tax payment.

Thanks to all of you, it looks like there's some good information out there, I just need to start digging@Dana R. actually southern California is very much like Hawaii in the tourists that are attracted to the area In addition, there's a host of other things to do, plus business that people come her for, etc. and VR seem to get top dollar.