There are all kinds of programs out there that lean heavily on the gross monthly income, credit score, and down payment, etc. 

Tourist rentals are heavily regulated in Brown County, so the first step is to figure out if your home is an appropriate distance from others to qualify as a vacation rental.

Stomp Capital is investing heavily in this area.

Sure, we aren't seeing 30%-50% ROI much anymore, but 20%-30% is still damn good.I will say I agree on the point about laws and taxes, which is why I would stay away from any markets that do not rely heavily on strs for their economy.

@Danielle PachioliI work for a large commercial real estate company who is investing heavily in multi family capital markets and property management.

It's not for me but I know people who invest heavily there and do well.

Honestly, I've done this several times, but I invest in a heavily appreciating market and I'm more concerned with limiting my tax liabilities than putting food on the table.

However, i know that there are many cities within California that prohibit or heavily tax Airbnb's.

I'm getting started in the Wausau area as well as a couple of other markets, but will be looking to market pretty heavily for deals in the area.

Buffalo's population has been in decline since the 60's and most of the infrastructure is heavily run down.