Spend a little more money than you might have been planning to, buy in a better area (i.e. not a “turn key” 100k house off the mls), and self manage.

The key is that the gap funder is usually someone you know and have a relationship with.

This diversity provides a certain level of stability to the job market.Population Trends: The population has seen modest growth in the last decade.

And what is your price range and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Start by exploring books, YouTube channels, market research, and analyzing trends in neighborhoods.

You want to mix in advertisements with quality content that people will want to read such as DIY articles, market statistics, and popular housing trends.

The key for any tenant, S8 or not, is screening, imo. 

As important as due diligence, analysis, knowledge of the property type, track record of the syndicator, correctly predicting economic trends, and timing is, the number 1 way to avoid a devastating loss is NEVER INVEST MORE THAN 10% OF YOUR INVESTABLE ASSETS IN ANY ONE DEAL.  

@Chris Mahoo Even without qualifying for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), long-term rentals offer key benefits like depreciation deductions over 27.5 years, deductible expenses (e.g., mortgage interest, repairs), and up to $25,000 in passive loss deductions if your MAGI is under $150K.

The key thing to remember about STR in Cashiers is that our "season" is really only about 12-16 weeks.