I don't have a crystal ball and could be entirely wrong, but I haven't seen much evidence supporting significant growth in that area. 

According to my crystal ball...jokes. 

I really don't think anyone has a "crystal ball" BUT the guys who were in the "Big Short" movie did seem to have really good G2.

Then follow those concerns with solutions, such as having a system in place for tenants to make maintenance requests (including in emergencies), why all of your spare time won't be consumed by these investments, being properly insured against hazards, etc.Your wife doesn't have to be passionate about real estate like you are but if you address the concerns upfront, it's much easier to get the ball rolling in the right direction.

The best way to describe it is like moving a 10,000lb ball.

Investors are hounding me weekly with low ball offers.

This is a snippet from an article written by Onera Group.Short-Term Rental Analysis in Okaloosa Island, FloridaThe base of our short-term rental analysis is outlined below:First, we will identify areas in Okaloosa Island that consistently experience high demand for short-term rentals year-round.Next, we will narrow our analysis down to a specific subarea, considering factors like occupancy rates, average stay, daily rates, and annual bookings, among others.Then, we will identify the precise characteristics of top-performing listings in this subarea, including property type, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, key amenities that drive demand, among others.Next, we will reveal how top-performing hosts in this area adjust their daily rates throughout the year, capitalizing on the seasonal trends in the short-term rental market.Finally, we will conduct a financial case study to determine the expected net annual return of a listing available in the for-sale market within that specific area in Okaloosa Island.Analyzing High-Demand Locations for Short-Term Rentals in Okaloosa Island, FloridaThe first stage of our analysis involves finding areas with high demand for vacation rentals on Okaloosa island.

And yes, I agree that this is a different ball and dance than LTR. 

I like when newbie "trust" someone in the world promising 'em 43k in two years without lifting finger.this is the precisely why people losing money very fast.

Now it seems to be a different ball game with rates being so high.