More people will create more demand and possibly drive prices up a bit. 

However, the limited new retail construction and historically low availability rates should help limit any potential surge in vacancy rates in the event of a demand pullbackHere are several graphs illustrating the current national commercial retail market in The United States of America:Full Commercial Retail Market Report Here: https://d2saw6je89goi1.cloudfront.net/uploads/digital_asset/file/1189858/United_States-Retail-Capital_National-2024-03-10_a.pdf

We are always fully booked for around $600 per night in July/August.The problem is:  We need more bookings in the spring and fall when demand is lower.

@Brandon Larkin It all depends on the sellers you are reaching out to? 

Never ever trust the sellers numbers or what their broker tells you.  

I'd also get familiar with creative financing structures like Sub2, novations, or seller finance. 

The Seller may request the appraiser to develop and report the income approach when not required for the transaction.

Because of this, sellers in my price range are limited to cash only buyers which truly limits the competition.

Recognize the smaller town's employment economy, demographic trends, and driving forces.Determine the area's demand for rental homes.

The seller listed the property this past Monday and will stop taking offers on Saturday.