It does not have a lot to do with birth rate, it is the number of house holds. 

The thing I don't understand about this so-called "exodus" from blue states to red states is why are property prices in blue states rising at faster and faster rates.

What are their nightly rates?

Additionally, the retail sector continues to reel under the pressure of an accelerated shift to online shopping, further exacerbated by the economic repercussions of global challenges.Moreover, the financing landscape has tightened, with rising interest rates putting additional pressure on property owners struggling to meet their financial obligations.

We also are seeing dovish FED meetings where we are being told that rates are going to drop by the end of the year.

This is due to the fact that many lenders provide various loan programs with various periods, interest rates, and minimum down payment requirements.

What is this some flat rate agreement that is X amount per month, not tied to rents, no fees for leasing, etc.?

The previous owner financials showed average nightly rate of $176.

The lease (with the current college students) was just renewed through their 2025 school year.I'm trying to figure out how to make this happen with little-to-no money down, as I have other 'irons in the fire' at the moment.I'm planning to offer $400-450k for the home, and am trying to structure something where a conventional lender would loan an amount that would be covered by the current rental rate (lets just say $300-350k)...   ...then, anything outside of that amount, would be carried by the Seller (for a short while)...   ...Seller financed with a ballon in 5-years?  

Any such repairs made by Landlord will be billed at market rates plus the cost of any materials.