The key is to find the structure and support needed to set someone up for success.   

I am wanting to start investing in STR acquiring or developing the real estate. I think Bend is a top place for STR as there is multi-seasonal demand and is a city with a lot of growth. Problem here is, apart from the...

Has rent control worked anywhere on the planet or fails every time in the short & long-term.Why not have price control on college tuition, food, interest rates, new vehicle prices and energy ?

It will be intense and grueling hours (to be successful) but don't let it deter you. 

To me the biggest risk to STRs is the municipalities shutting down the ability for owners to rent homes out short term. 

I own and manage a short-term and just finished with long-term in Seattle (Belltown & N Beacon Hill) and also a real estate agent.People with skills are always in need, for sure.

I currently own one side-by-side duplex in Euclid (purchased end of 2022), and am looking to eventually buy more rental properties, and possibly get into medium term rentals.

Please message or comment if you'd like to have a short chat with me.

this worked out well in the short term for us.  

Places like Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Affton, etc. would be where I would start (if looking at long term rentals).