Markets - any destination market - smokies, beaches, lakes disney etc Also a KEY here is going to be successful self management of the property.

Seems like this could be a semi-year round destination?

You wouldn't get in your car and just start driving without a destination unless you just wanted to occupy your time, burn some gas and see a little of the country.

Hoping to take some trips to Branson once we have some kiddos since it seems to be a popular family destination. 

Side Note: A couple of family members have been buying in Destin, FL and are doing extremely well.

I have enough cash for down payment on a small place in Tulsa, our next destination.

I'll be cruising through all the forums to learn as much as I can to be able to acquire my first rental property.

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Gatlinburg and Asheville are going to be better destination markets for traditional vacation rentals though.  

The government is still the major employer, and Sacramento still hasn't caught on a destination for employers.Overall, I'm betting on prices plateauing more or at least growth noticeably slowing as more housing comes online.