That said, I think there are great alternatives in any area- airbnbs, furnished rentals, room rentals.

There are many lenders out there (many that we work with as well) that offer both 30 and even 40 year fixed rate options (though the 30 year is usually the most popular).

That the "alternative" loans will carry higher rates/fees.  

Hi All,So we FINALLY got an offer accepted and just got through the inspection period on a beautiful 1945 sqft pool home in Cape Coral, in a very STR popular part of town.

Alternatively, Las Vegas is about 300 miles away from a major source of water in northern Nevada.

Hi All,I'm really digging and am not finding much. I'm looking for advice on finding a low-down (<\= 10%), low interest rate (<6%), and 30 yr term lenders for owner occupant multifamily purchases (not FHA). Any...

Alternatively, if you can, don't sell your home for 24 months and then you won't own any capital gains. 

Worth a shot for an alternative to the big STR listing players!

If you've listened to the BP Real Estate Podcast you know that 'taking action' and 'setting clear goals' are the most popular answers to the Famous Four question "What do you believe sets apart successful real estate investors from those who give up, fail, or never get started?"

It's extremely under-served on Airbnb and VRBO, and occupancy rates are very high compared to more popular areas.