The guide we hired on the street to show us the Zona Colonial kept his pepper spray handy and explained to my wife that he was very happy she wasn't wearing any gold around her neck that would leave her open to a snatch-and-grab.As far as we could tell, the only safe place for American tourists is behind the fence of an all-inclusive with a careful bus trip shepherded by guides to see the Zona Colonial.We went for an evening beach walk and these two little teenage boys actually tried to rob us.Not a vacation destination I would put money into.

I've lived in Yuma my entire life, the number one winter visitors destination, I have a list of condos, town homes, and sfh, all within got below your range, 40k to 189k of all different sizes and finishes.

I imagine there is probably a bit higher vacancy, but still a year round destination especially if you have a pool.

Are you a genius destined for success like all of them? 

@Steve K.I'm in London just starting 3 week Cruise.

Additionally, Columbus offers a steady supply of properties and renters due to its strong job market, making it an attractive destination for real estate investors.#2 Investing in an area with bad tenant law is a bad idea because you are risking your investment.

Jonathan,it's tough but doable to make city destinations such as Phoenix yield strong STR returns.

I love hawaii as a destination and I will still go, but I will invest in hotels and STRs elsewhere. 

Are none of these vacation priperin vacation destinations?

Needless to say, it was hard to get traction.So pick a destination, pick a path to that destination, and study that path - then take the first step!