I have a solution that I do myself once a year.Here's one of my best tips: go on Airbnb as a TRAVELER, in Traveler mode.

Ideally my goal is to travel while renting out this property.

This year we've used 1 of our furnished rentals for my wife's clients who travel into town for weekend intensives.

However, as you mentioned, appreciation is tied to external factors, making it less predictable in some markets.Greater Toledo Market:When looking at the Toledo area, there are certain neighborhoods where appreciation potential may outweigh cash flow, but it requires a strategic approach.

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: Not sure as a traveler I would stay in one or not, but I am sure there is a market for it. 

This is like asking in an air travel forum, how do you fly a plane?

I know that I can write my travel, supplies, and food expenses off of my taxes while on that trip.

Beside budget ,do you have the time, energy, flexibility to travel to view properties, or manage a team in a different time zone.  

I would imagine if your stick with it and become a stellar host (especially in an area like Pittsburg where there are countless reasons for folks to be traveling), you will eventually see the gold.Our experience right now is bookings are DEFINITELY softer than when we first started and competition was fewer.

I have a duplex near Centennial Park that I am currently rehabbing and plan to MTR to travel nurses (close to major hospitals).