Various markets in Ohio are popular such as Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo, Columbus and Cincinnati to name a few. 

In NC and SC they are a very popular option for single family homes.

Bet not.

@Emilia MarchettiI wouldn’t go into a deal betting on appreciation.

Then all bets are off.If you build or buy an STR now you are simply speculating going into a down turn (fact) at peak prices (fact) into a market space that is being devastated (fact) - travel and leisure business' are nonoperational in most of the country and the world and if not in your area now it will be tomorrow or the day after or next week.

the date today is 2/28/20...... so apparently they are predicting the future "suspicious" activity on my ATM.....needless to say I didn't click the link in the email...I then logged directly on to my bank to double check and all was good....I bet i am one of the few Americans that has a checking account but does not have an ATM card.. never liked those things. 

Your best bet is to talk to a wide variety of lenders and give them your scenario. 

There's motivation but you can bet they have other options.

Calling Orlando a popular vacation rental destination would be a gross understatement.

@Nicholas WecksteinConventional financing won't work on this property.  7 units.Commercial is your next bet, but you shouldn't need hard money, even with the deferred maintenance of the 7th unit.