If you can figure out a specific strategy and be THE guy in the space, it could work out.

Ultimately, the decision to purchase now or wait depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and the specific opportunities you’re considering and every situation is unique, so what works for one person may not be the best for another.

In other words, while renting to medical professionals can be a good niche in the right market, don't limit yourself.

I already have a general game plan set up but am trying to explore all of my opportunities before committing to any specific strategy.

Our market is literally built for STR as the communities are zoned and built specifically to be short term rentals.

Probably a better STR market there, assuming they haven't change the rules on themAthens - growing area, probably still a solid play for both mild cash flow and decent appreciation at this time with the right deal; we don't invest there, so I don't know that specific market well, but our west Madison properties rent easily. 

I honestly don't know the specifics, but could find out more. 

The only thing missing is action.You'll learn 20x more by taking action than by reading a book or listening to a podcast which are always general knowledge that gets repeated over and over.Once you dive in you will start to come across specific issues and problems you didn't even know existed!

Hey there Birmingham Investors,I've recently relocated to BHM and I'm eager to delve into the world of investing in Short-Term Rental and Medium-Term Rental properties, specifically targeting traveling professionals.

for FB Marketplace and even Craigslist (been a couple of years but once sold all contents of STR to one person relocating).Also any AZ specific STR groups.