With it being a central location with easy access to downtown/airport/UofL, it's supportable.

My property is located in Dahlonega, GA. 

Turnkey investing is very dependent on the market the companies are located, level of involvement desired, policies of the companies, pricing, warranties, and whether they have in-house property management. 

Something to keep in mind with STR, that's tied to why REI is a smart game to play - control is the name of the game.You want to control the guests and rates (vet them in hopes of avoiding property damage, set rates to attract those willing to pay more for quality)You want to control the costs (furnishings, consumables, cleaning/repair/plumbing/electrical)You want to control the property (choice of property, location, financing terms, well or city water, septic or city sewer, etc)This is all going to be very hard to do, if not impossible, if you don't OWN THE PROPERTY. 

My wife recently moved to Huntsville (I am currently deployed).  

"Hi, we [came across your name / were referred to you by Jane Smith] as someone we might want to work with in locating an investment property in Somewhere, OH.

I don't really have a restriction on the location but I'd prefer a location less than 1hr from the Coronado base.

I don't mean to post this in a location that isn't the market place but you said it doesn't exist and I am just providing you with information to the contrary.

Hi Michael, Without a clue where this is located, I can't guess if your prices are in the ballpark.

Property is ideally located for tourism, walking distance to historic sites, a large park, several museums, public transit, and walkable to the downtown business district.Thanks!