Quote from @Lenny Montesano: Hello to all,I am a 22 year old Husband/Father/student athlete at East Tennesee State University.

Quote from @Gabi NA: Hi, I am a 20 year old college student looking to buy properties with the goal of either turning them into Airbnb short-term rentals or long-term rental properties.

I'm currently a college student, so I don't make a lot of money.

Pensacola has a lot of potential, and I’ve seen investors do really well in the area with both long-term and short-term rentals.Since you’re just getting started, here are a few tips that might help:Know Your Market: Pensacola’s mix of military families, college students, and tourists means there’s a steady demand for rentals.

I realized I hadn't thought about it, but it will likely be working professionals, students, or families.

I rented to ACU students and used the rent by the room method.

Fixing up a property and turning it into student housing is a smart move—steady demand and solid rental income.Great job!

I've been an excellent student of calculating repair costs and ARV.

So now I'm thinking flats or small houses in towns that would be attractive to multiple markets (potentially expats, tourists, students, locals).1. 

I am a teacher and high school football coach so things have been so crazy, now that football is over I am going to look into this more.