Fewer evictions.

I’m simple and would be fine with just 10k/month with fewer properties.

Are there other STR markets you're looking into or even other counties nearby?

Most enticing is it is located on a very well established street with a wall score of 92 - lots of restaurants, bars, shops and a park nearby.

Which means there are a lot fewer builders looking at vacant lots and land because they dont want to spend 6-12 months building a property they can't sell.

It is an interesting time obviously with an election and rates coming down and potentially a good amount of inventory being built but as the fall and winter come fewer people who put existing homes on the market which reduces competition for those first-time home buyers.

Investors can tap into this trend by building modern homes that meet current buyer preferences, offering excellent returns through sales or rentals.Investor-Friendly MarketWith fewer regulations and lower building costs, Florence provides a smooth path for new construction projects.

Yes, insurance all over is going up, especially in FL with hurricanes and CA with fires which will have an effect here and other places.I was thinking that, if a lot of homes were damaged, there would be fewer undamaged ones to choose from, and greater demand, causing prices to rise.

And lastly, I search FunishedFinder listings nearby, find comparable properties, and track the listed rent for a few months (does it increase, decrease?).

Alterations to the original building plans, however small, can create risks.In a nearby county, they have inspectors going around town to check for any unauthorized alterations, A co-worker had an old window AC, his wife was tired of not able to open and use that window, opted to buy a through the wall AC.