Ultimately would like to make connections so thank you SO much for your time and willingness to lend a hand to a new investor who is staring down into that water, wondering if this is the right leap...Much appreciated,Jon Hi Jon,Michael is spot on with his analysis of the area. 

This average goes up to 2.5 months for homes priced between $325K-$375K.Find the sweet spot in your market(s) and get to work!!!

It’s awesome that you’re in a position where your investments serve both as income generators and personal vacation spots. 

According to Opendorse:The collegiate NIL market is projected to grow by more than 40% this year, with an overall estimated market spend of $1.67BThe collegiate NIL market is projected to eclipse the $2B mark in tandem with the highly anticipated revenue sharing slated for the 2025 academic yearIn the commercial segment, Women’s Basketball is in the number two spot for total compensation, second only behind FootballBy 2025, Top 25 NCAA DI quarterbacks can expect to net more than $1.3M annuallywhen factoring Scholarships & Benefits, Commercial NIL, Collective NIL, and Revenue Share paymentsCompetitive collective budgets within Power 4 conference are up 50% YoY, amassing to a war chest of $13.9MWhat schools have the top NIL Budgets?

I think the sweet spot for new STRs is finding mid-size national attractions that bring in a lot of tourists but haven't been priced out too much at the moment like some of the most famous national ones. 

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

The sweet spot is high margins × high volume.

Newark, Ohio, is a pretty promising spot for real estate investment.

Zillow’s Market Reports: These show market appreciation trends across different cities, helping you spot high-growth areas.5. 1031 Exchange:If you sell your current property and reinvest in a higher cash-flowing property, you may want to consider a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes.

As both a property management professional and an investor, I can attest that the qualities you’ve mentioned are spot on.