Given your situation, a property closer to Nashville might be more advantageous for short-term rentals like Airbnb, as proximity to a popular city typically attracts more guests and higher rental income.

But, did you know that your beautiful country of origin Mexico also has plenty of exciting real estate investment opportunities?

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

I navigate through cities and towns, identifying areas that are both friendly and challenging for STRs.

Quote from @Reyna Ayala: Hi first time landlord to a duplex in new city.

I wouldn't bother investing outside of the big city centers, nor buying anything younger than 30 years old. 

Hi Meir, welcome to BP and the magic city!  

I did have a relative living there and my wife went to school there so I had some familiarity with the city. 

My previous renters were relocations - either had sold their home and looking to buy another (low inventory so takes a while to find a home to buy) or moving here from another city and didn't know yet what neighborhood they want to be in, or alse building a home and need a place to live until it's completed.

I'm looking into cities of central AR (LR, NLR, Benton/Bryant) Hot Springs area, and NW AR (Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville).If you don't mind me asking, what is it you like to offer new investors?