Propstream is a pretty popular platform and you can also try Invelo.

They can guide you and give advice  on what they see is popular or "up and coming"...often, they hear of properties that are going to go on the market before they hit the market (some "for sale by owners").Keep learning at BP, keep asking questions, read the BP books.

I've been hearing about this and understand it's popular in other countries and only starting in the USA.  

Now, this is a very popular one and yes timing does help a ton; however, Cash Flow is also a very good indication.

When you do renovate, what are the long-term plans with it to have it stand out in such a popular market?

It seemed like it was popular, because in the photography bubble it was all the rage. 

In other words a popularity contest. 

Overall, this is a popular strategy in the Midwest for converting large old homes into multifamily units.

I don’t think the Airbnb market here is very popular but it seems like there would be enough people that visit the park that would make it worth it.

Ideally, I would like to buy in the Catskills since it’s close by, a popular year round destination from the city and has a history of vacation rentals but I know there’s more and more talks of regulations so I am open to other areas and would love to hear your thoughts/experience on the area.Would love to connect with anyone who has interest in the area and the short term world as well as agents familiar with STR who could help us in our search.