The STR is a hospitality play.

Doubtful this scenario comes into play.

Sometimes the best investments are the ones you wait for.Here’s the kicker: utilities and zoning can make or break these plays.

These all play into the "type" of investment we wanted to do.We are in Iowa where December thru March can be cold and windy. 

I guess an appreciation play would be the only thing that makes sense over here.

A couple factors that come into play when assessing cost:1.

Not seeing any real gentrification because of that, IMO.On the positive side, we do finally have a new Mayor that is actually from the City, but so far he seems to be playing the same games as his predecessors.

., the actual management of the property & tenant play a large roll in how long tenants stay in their home.

For our next play we want to get into a single or multi-family, and preferably participate in what seems like a booming market in Florida. 

Quote from @Daljit Singh: Unfortunately, you will have to play this out.