My brother was also stationed in Germany when he was in the Army and actually just bought his first house there.Baltimore is a popular market to househack and get your feet your feet wet in investing.Happy to answer any questions you may have.

Those 4 tend to be the most popular sites for mid term rental listings.

I think this will not be popular with some tenants as they aren't planning that far ahead? 

We have found that counter height island seating is EXTREMELY popular with young renters.

It’s a very popular system.

What's even more befuddling to me is a popular "guru" who has a dedicated thread on BP of worshippers, is telling people with as little as a $1,000 to $5,000 to their name, that it is profitable lending in 3rd position on a property he is paying full price for on the MLS. 

Yes, this is a very popular method among investors. 

But then, as short-term rentals became ever more popular, Americans tourists started thinking wait a second "We're paying so much for staying for a week at that short-term rental.

With short term investing too, if you have a popular property, I would say that rates almost do not matter because you are making so much money!

For instance, the Poconos have remained a popular option because of its year-round tourism draw, with skiing and lodging in the winter, hiking in the fall, and camping around lakes in the summer.As others have said, going into markets with one draw is risky.