In addition to owning a STR PM Company I am also a broker who works exclusively with STR buyers in the nearby Tampa area.My buyers love buying turnkey/performing rentals. 

Guests get to see I am an actual host (not some big corporation), cover all things to deal with fewer messages during their stay, and also get a YouTube algorithm bump for my brand as most guests watch the video all the way through.

This seasonal slowdown means fewer competing buyers, and this gives savvy investors the upper hand in negotiations.

I checked AirDNA, and there is a comparable nearby that grosses $80k annually.

And I was able to cherry pick the ones I kept a little so the ones further away and/or with issues are much fewer. 

@Bryan Caprioli  I have much fewer apartment buildings.

@Eric FormillerSometimes it can help to decide where not to buy first then you'll have fewer choices of where to buy. 

So just always good to check but use enemy method to validate or find comps with historical financials near by.

They usually offer quicker approvals and fewer hoops to jump through, though at higher interest rates.When reaching out to potential lenders, make sure to provide detailed information about the properties’ value, cash flow, and your overall investment strategy to find the most investor-friendly terms.

With the Braves now playing in nearby Smyrna, the area is likely to continue to grow.