Quote from @Mike Grudzien: Two thoughts:1) stay in your STR for a day or two and you'll discover things it needs or that would be nice to add2) use several touch-points to communicate with Travelers/Guests.

Hey ladies and gents! I don't know how many of my Wisconsin people this will reach but I'm thinking of investing in the Sheboygan area this spring. I don't know much about it besides there's a plethora of churches, ba...

The home is in a nice area with good school.

I'm under contract for a nice double and was hoping to use part of the money for my portion of the down payment.

Also, from what I read in Bloomberg, midterm rentals near major hospitals can sometime command a decent premium.. especially if they include some nice furnishings.Little Tweaks Count: Even minor upgrades, like new door locks or a fresh coat of paint, can help you justify a stronger rent.Driving for Dollars & Networking..

I have heard of cabin / mountain market STR operators doing some kind of hiking package, or way to connect a guest to a private tour guide for an "upcharge" which gives the hike tour guide an income and the STR operator a nice upcharge too. 

I'm visiting for the holidays so would love to do a coffee chat if anyone is up for it! 

FHA is unlikely to play nice in this situation.Bank statement loans might be an option for you.

But they could just buy the house or condo next door and go to cosco and spend $10k making it nice like my wife does. 

I'd pick a market close by, or that you have a strong personal connection to, or that you visit often.For example, these investors bought properties that "weren't very expensive," or at least didn't look that way:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...