What you have to remember about Awning and other estimate sites is that they are pulling averages based on a specific criteria, whereas they cannot differentiate the decor, neighborhood, distance to various attractions etc.

Based on that definition, the answer will always be "yes". 

I would love to touch base with someone on strategies on how to monetize these leads.

I’m active duty Air Force and ran into the same issue at my last base.

If the revenue for the short term is as much as the long term due to the STR restrictions, maybe the STR strategy wins based on that.

Look at the rentals that are comparable and base the rent off of those numbers. 

Everyone here will try and sell you something based on what you're describing.

Home prices increased in the same period nationwide by over 13%.Taxes are based on the state, county and property value so what do you think happens to taxes when property values go up?

They're based in Portugal. 

Ask yourself based on your personality which investment will match better with you as each strategy is different.