The majority of these professionals travel solo or with their partners, with only a rare exception involving children. 

There has been everything from children to 90 year people killing  someone.

If you really want to do it dont let a few hard issues stand in your way, im sure there will even be more to come but the reward seems to out way the problems in my experience, the legacy im leaving to my children is important enough to me to figure out the best system for us. the system will look different for every investor but be encouraged that when you finally get your system or rhythm, there will be no stopping you!

We also held a Christmas toy drive for children.

The urban houses do it bunk beds less as the demographic is usually younger and in town for events, business, etc.The beach is primarily multi generational families with children, and it is a good idea to have them there.To sell any product including a stay in your STR you have to know your audience!

We have a 7 year old daughter and would want to be in a place friendly for children, though I hear Italy in general is very child friendly.

We have inherited a fair number of older tenants who do not want the responsibility of caring for a place, some have given paid off houses to their children.

Gas ranges appeal to gourmet cooks and less to households with young children because the knobs are on the front. 

Who would you fell more comfortable leaving your children with... someone that doesn't have any kids?

Los Angeles saw a 17% decline in children in the last 10 years (https://www.latimes.com/califo...)... not a good indicatorWe are unfortunately not creating "mostly high paying" jobs...