Are you kidding me - Have you looked at the last 50-60 years-that is way too low and makes it much more affordable.                                              3.

I've seen a lot of conflicting advice that cautions to avoid areas with high crime rates due to complications and extra costs from the tenant base and property crime.I understand that both cities have shown crime rate improvements, but their overall rates are still way above average.What makes these cities attractive for investment despite this?

Now, I just look for low-cost turnkeys. 

Louis offers affordability, cash flow potential, and emerging market opportunities but also presents management challenges, unfamiliar markets, travel costs, local regulations, and crime rates.

I would always suggest to keep your current, especially with your low rate.

I'll sound like a broken record, but STRs definitely hold a lot of hidden costs and regulations.

Having said that, the probability that this happens is fairly low, $10 million dollar businesses don't just pop out of nowhere.

Colorado Springs property tax seems ridiculously low compared to Austin and its surrounding areas. 

Cost is mostly legal, with about $10K - $15K being average.

For example with heat, the fuel (electric, oil, natural gas, etc) all cost differently.