What are the reasons those properties would make an attractive investment to you? 

Property management is about attracting & retaining the right tenants.

AirDNA🏁 RecommendationGiven your criteria and the data:Poconos, PA: Offers high revenue potential with a strong group market.Catskills, NY: Shows significant appreciation and a solid occupancy rate.Shenandoah Valley, VA: Provides a tranquil setting with a growing STR market.Finger Lakes, NY: Combines natural attractions with a steady revenue stream.Each location has its unique advantages.

Many of us in the Midwest market started small and scaled step by step—what makes the Midwest attractive is the lower price points, steady rental demand, and cash flow potential, which make it easier for new investors to get traction without overextending.

The yields between conventional and non-qm (including DSCR) have compressed and I'm seeing that DSCR is, in a lot of cases, more attractive than conventional financing.

Sometimes pairing seller carry with short-term private capital makes the deal more attractive to buyers while protecting your downside. 

Since Airbnb fees increase the total charge, either of the following result - (1) host lowers amount charged so TOTAL amount still attracts customers (2) total amount is enough to decrease demand and hence increase vacancy time while consumers find cheaper alternatives either through less expensive platforms, direct with host, or at hotel, or (3) consumer stays home or goes somewhere else. 

These upgrades didn’t just increase property value; they helped stabilize neighborhoods and attract quality tenants.On the financial side, I added value by solving problems others overlooked — restructurin What was the outcome?

For example a price below where I think it will sell for, attracting more Buyers, but not too low where I'm doing unnecessary work filtering out Buyers who don't understand the market conditions.

You can also increase your min. night requirements on Airbnb to attract snow birds looking for an 8 week/ 12 week stay over the winter months, offering a monthly discount.