With its year-round tourism and growing population, Branson offers flexibility for investors who want to balance between the two strategies.

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.

This being said, in those other countries, you don't have the mass tourism that Mexico gets, which means you'll get lower occupancy which, alongside with a lower ADR, will give you much less income.

This surge in tourism and job creation makes now an ideal time to capitalize on the rising demand for both long- and short-term rentals. 

It’s kind of a seasonal area ( close to Delaware River , rafting etc ).There is skiing near by though for winter but the tourism definitely slows down in winter.There are a couple hospitals within 30 minutes though so could be a good option. 

But when we compare this year's figures to 2019 (the last normal tourism year pre-COVID), we see continued growth. 

OKC might surprise you with its steadily growing tourism sector due to expanding business hubs, cultural attractions, and its affordability compared to other major cities.

(WSFA) - The numbers are in and Montgomery is seeing major growth when it comes to tourism with travel expenditures near $1 billion.BiggerPockets also did an analysis with similar results.

And I know that the tourism infrastructure (restaurants , activities) has some catching up to do aside from the new casino that is opening up.

To focus on your area, research neighborhoods for trends, look for properties near military bases or colleges, and consider long-term rentals or short-term rentals in coastal areas and tourism hubs.