The articles conclusions MAY be self serving - we need to look closely  to perceive any motivations for WHY the writer is producing the article. 

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.

But they are not very popular and usually for larger properties.

This team consists of an Investor Focused Agent, Lender, Contractor, and PM.Read this article on the "core 4".

The Hocking Hills is popular for short term rentals but is competitive.

I'm reading up on books and articles on how to do this but sometimes it's easier to join social groups or talk to people close to me that have done it before.Right now my goal is to get pre-approved for a loan and to learn from others.

[1] https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-population-growth-2023-19761294.php [2] https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/housing-market-index/articles/san-antonio-housing-market-forecast [3] https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/san-antonio-housing-market-forecast-2025/

Since real estate is one of the most popular investment vehicles, it's understandable why so many people want to know if it's a good time to buy.

Looking into the north Georgia mountain area and found an article posted mentioning restricting air bnb’s in the area.

It is one of the reason they continue to be popular despite the outrageous fees in my opinion.