With the next downturn look to buy distressed top end airbnb and resort properties even destination island properties.  

Hey @Tonio Pearce - If you don't have an end destination, you won't know which road to take.If you can create a longer term vision (5-10 year) for your business, you can slowly back in next steps for (1 year, qtrly, weekly). 

Medical destination with excellent care.Arts and culture of a large metro and THE BEST football team (plus the Taylor Swift boost!) 

While Vegas might feel like a good choice because it’s closer, let me make the case for Panama City Beach or Destin—they’re the kind of spots that could turn your first investment into a major win.Here’s the thing: PCB and Destin aren’t just beach towns—they’re vacation magnets.

A big reason why I like hotels so much - I can buy cool properties in awesome destinations and get returns like that. 

From my understanding you would have to sell the property as a business...a resort style destination with a number of amenities and places to stay.

- regional / drivable destination (I've personally rented out a bunch of Airbnbs here)- already established STR laws (while very strict, they have shown to grandfather in permits and haven't proposed a flat out ban that would also retroactively take away permits)- Fredericksburg also fights new hotels just as hard as STRs.

ETC: February- buy a high end home at a destination location.  

My vision includes developing the land into a destination with features like driveways, walking paths, utilities, and unique lodging structures.Here’s my tentative plan1.Place the existing STR in an LLC2.Apply for an SBA small business loan to fund the next steps, including a feasibility study (~$10k+), land clearing, and infrastructure development.While this direction excites me, I’m torn between pursuing this venture and continuing with a more traditional approach—buying one home per year using conventional loans.I’d love to hear your thoughts:•Has anyone transitioned from STRs to glamping or similar ventures?

;-)@Karla MaderaI love the Dominican Republic as a country, for its people and as a real estate investment destination too.