Starting to look at possibly investing there.Great, but also expensive and competitive.

If you've got people fighting over your listing and competition trying to get into the unit, then you're too low.  

I don't believe that is the case, especially if you have a quality unit, priced competitively, and clear advertising.

Whereas I (and others) continually urge them to stop being lazy and do their own research....go on VRBO and ABNB and look at the competition. 1) What are they charging?

When you do there’s usually lots of competition.

Quote from @Chris Primavera: @Nick Velez thanks for the info and I have heard that the Gatlinburg area isn't necessarily a great market for your first investment because of the competition and amenities. 

You can ask them to skip one of the Public hearings if very little input.Zoning is actually good from a competition standpoint. 

The tough part about New Jersey is that it is very competitive and very tight on inventory right now.

Through this journey, I’ve built strong relationships and developed valuable expertise in:Researching micromarkets and identifying comparables, potencial Accurately estimating construction or remodeling costs.Securing fast and reliable financing through partnerships with two top hard money lenders in Texas, offering competitive rates.I’m on this platform to connect with capital partners who are seeking an annual ROI of 12%-15%.

It's crucial to have a team that can provide both on and off-market opportunities, as Columbus can get a bit competitive.