Fresno isn't the most ideal vacation hot spot.

In Austin, unless you have something near the lake or hot spot, I would guess you may get at most 2x MTR rates but once you factor in vacancies, increased expenses, and increased time vs 30% to STR manager it doesnt make sense for me for potentially small gain.I started my 1st MTR earlier this year and both are booked through next April with less than 5% vacancy which I artificially set to give me 2-3 dys between guests to turn it over/check for need any repair needs. 

You're in control.StabilityWhen renting as a vacation hot spot, you will have the possibility for greater swings in income, with the chance of popular seasons versus low times where guests simply aren't traveling.

Full disclosure, one of the reasons I'm interested is because it was a campground that I went to when I was younger, and I know with some improvements it would be a HOT SPOT to go to.

Full disclosure, one of the reasons I'm interested is because it was a campground that I went to when I was younger, and I know with some improvements it would be a HOT SPOT to go to.

Purchase price: $221,350 Cash invested: $36,223 Easily access area hot spots from this aptly located 3BR/2.5BA new-build townhome, affectionately named Starfish Pointe.

@Leighton WilliamsYou might want to follow the "Deep Dive" series we're doing on our BiggerPockets blog about Metro Detroit cities, City of Detroit Neighborhoods and comparing Metro Detroit to other hotspots investors usually consider:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Less than 5% understand investors3) Inspector - to make sure understand the condition of what you may buy4) Insurer, attorney, tax professional as neededYou also might want to follow the "Deep Dive" series we're doing on our BiggerPockets blog about Metro Detroit cities, City of Detroit Neighborhoods and comparing Metro Detroit to other hotspots investors usually consider:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Don't forget the flat bit between the window glass and storm window, another common hot spot.

I have some of the most accurate data in market to show these changes and lists of reasons why this market is such a hot spot for investors in the short term rental space.