If you go to Google and type in a typical search for Smoky Mountains Cabins, Gatlinburg cabins, etc., VRBO is always ranked higher - typically in the top 2 or 3 - than AirBnb. 

Type in the address and click on the sold tab, sure you may be up or down 5k ish, but that's irrelevant. 

Real estate investors have a variety of financing options available to them, depending on their financial situation, investment strategy, and the type of property they're interested in.

I know there are some DSCR type of construction loans that don't factor in DTI.

What types of properties are they ?

The secret of getting ahead, is getting started.It is vital you connect with a realtor anywhere in the United States, who will take the time to understand your desired type of property and areas of the market you have been looking in.Learn about the good, bad, and ugly regarding distressed properties, whether due to  property condition or the chain of title.

my initial inclination is in line with both of yours: it's a slightly upscale community, property + type of traveler, so i would prefer a focus on making it great vs making it, in essence, 'cheap' per head.+ yes, that was also my initial reservation: a house that is filled with a bunch of beds is not a very interesting space.thank you for sharing that this isn't necessarily a mistake or the wrong way to go to build it out with a focus on design/experience more than utility.

What type of properties don't they like to show...?

If the transfer results in a permitted change of occupancy type to an investment property, such change must not violate the Security Instrument (e.g., the 12-month occupancy requirement for a Primary Residence), andThe Servicer notifies the original owner or natural person that the Mortgaged Premises transferred to an LLC/LP must be transferred back to the original owner or natural person prior to any subsequent refinance or modification application to meet Freddie Mac’s underwriting requirements

I was planning on focusing on small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes), but I'd be interested in hearing people's' thoughts on the best investment type for the area.Thank you for your time.