Not ideal, but I wouldn't say it's a dealbreaker for guests if it's in a popular area and has everything else going for it.

I do know there has been an increase of saturation in STRs in popular areas and I hope new investors and those using the sublet model have put contingencies in place because I believe they will be hit the hardest.What do you think will happen to the sublet STRs Over a long down turn?

I would suggest looking around your own area more before diving into the OOS markets, then you can get into your more serious renovations.....just think outside the box.Here's what I do.....go to a very popular area of a town near you.

The most likely scenario is since the greater OKC area is a pretty popular rental market you're seeing investment home packages being sold.

Airbnb’s growth has been propelled by several factors, including popularity among millennial travelers (millennials are defined as between 18 and 35 years of age).Millennials are the largest generation in history, and by 2025, millennials and younger generations will account for 75% of all consumers and travelers.Here's why Airbnb has become so popular amongst the younger generation:1.

If so I’d contact well rated and popular hosts with properties in those cities and ask if they’d like to co-host your property.  

Metal roofing is becoming more popular today, lasting around 40-75 years.

It has become increasingly popular with two of the top 3 hottest housing markets from across the country (Phoenix, Miami, Tampa)*.I live in FL and CO, have my RE license and invest in RE full time. 

This is a popular strategy, starting off in flips or in wholesaling to build up some cash for the buy and holds.   

Couple that with increased supply, and most short-term rentals are earning significantly less year over year (as seen in J-tree, Gatlinburg, many other popular markets on these forums).