Or could go the LI route: West-Hampton, Fire Island, etc.

I plan to acquire an STR property in West Africa.

Properties in West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, Farmington and to some extend Bloomfield are going for $100,000 + over asking price with 5 -10 offers within 24 hours of an open house with all offers having NO contingencies, no inspections, and the majority all cash so no financing.  

UtahAmericafirst 80% LTV on noo 65% LTV UtahArvest Bank AR, OK, AL, MO Aven…not on investment properties.Bancorp South, Texas Lines of Credit on free and clear housesBank of Southern CaliforniaBank of West (BNP Paribas) 60% LTV CA, AZBB&T will loan on a rental portfolioBBVA, now PNCBellwether Community Credit Union, NH and MA 85% to 100%, draw 10 yrsBMO Harris, 3 HELOCs to 70% LTVBoeing employee credit union Cal Coast Credit Union, CA Citizens Bank -Minnesota, only in-state.

With a mix of residential and commercial developments, it’s an attractive option for multi-family investments.Zionsville: This charming town northwest of Indianapolis features a lovely downtown area and is recognized for its strong sense of community and top-notch schools, making it a desirable place for renters.Avon: Situated to the west of Indianapolis, Avon is rapidly growing and offers a variety of residential options.

I have family in West Chester.

Some neighborhoods with high appreciation rates:Loop, Lincoln Park, West Town, Lakeview.

(for those who are in Seattle or the west coast)

YUP  when the GFC hit I had 450 loans out from my company in the mid west cash flow states from Chicago to Atlanta.. over 200 of them went into default over the course of the year..

It's like the Wild West out there!