If you are in an area where STR is popular I would recommend this if you have the time to do it.

Under 10 currently  Slack is probably the most popular and free.

To confirm this and find out details what the seller is really looking for, that's a quick phone call to the listing agent.FHA is never popular with sellers, but you can do 5% down conventional.

Small commercial multifamily is extremely popular, so sellers don't really have to entertain that type of financing.

Specifically looking for insight on: -Single family-The short term rental market & HOA in the area-Any areas that are ideal for an investment outside of the popular areas-General must know infoGrateful for any referrals!

And contrary to popular opinion not all inherited tenants are bad. 

I have since then formed my LLC with my wife. we are now analyzing some potential opportunities in Gatlinburg TN, Pigeon Forge TN, Sedona AZ, and some popular FL locations as well.

If you find something within 20 minutes of a ski mountain, body of water, and/or hiking - you should see a pretty good return.I personally am located close to Rye NH so I know the market in the summer is very popular but from November 15th to May 15th almost every house is doing a seasonal rental at about 60% to 80% of what they charge per week but per month.Conway was VERY STRICT rules about vacation rentals, I was looking into purchasing a property myself but there were many regulations so I ended my search in that area.

Popular with snowbirds. 

In recent years, short-term rentals have become increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional hotels.