The key seems to be the location (near corporate hubs/medical centers) and charging a significant premium to offset the extra costs and turnover risks.

But, I wonder if being an city-approved Airbnb host with a legit registration # is enough grounds to stand on legally if an Airbnb client reports/sues me because of, I don't know, a medical injury because of hitting their head on the short ceiling (even if I disclose info about the ceiling upfront on the listing).

, here are top beginner-friendly markets that check the boxes for:* Affordable entry prices* Solid property management options* Consistent rent demand* Favorable laws for landlords**Birmingham, Alabama*** Low taxes, strong rents, and cash-flow friendly* Great turnkey options* Landlord laws heavily favor owners** Indianapolis, Indiana*** Steady appreciation + cash flow combo* Diverse economy and growing job market* Lots of investor infrastructure**Columbia, South Carolina*** Growing military, student, and medical tenant base* Low entry prices and very landlord-friendly* STR potential in nearby lake areas too!

When I was starting out I had little to no cash, and college debt, albeit not medical.

They claim only 2-3 percent of the companies are audited so the more clientele they have the percentage of audits will be less even if they make some calculated risks.Few Deductions they highlight which you can get with proper planning and right CPA.1) 119A - Revenue stream bifurcation2) Augusta Loophole 280A - use primary residence for 14 days of business and pay you back without tax implications.3) Paying your medical and children education fee using c-corp4) offcourse the famous charitable llc - another program and package.Thanks for the insight.

Hey Ryan,Originally from Bentonville, grew up there, and between the multi-billion dollar Art Museum, world-class biking trails (including the new one that is going to look like a ski-lodge in Bella Vista) and all the work that Wal-Mart is doing to build up their new campus, Bentonville/Rogers is probably your primo spots to start if you can break into the market (high prices and not slowing down).You've also got a very fast growing medical corridor developing along I-49 down Rogers-Springdale-and into Fayetteville.

People who travel for work (travel nurses/medical workers, business people), people displaced from their homes for insurance reasons (e.g. fire, flood victims), etc. 

That’s the nonlinear risk in STR investing that doesn’t get enough attention.I manage some short- and mid-term rentals here in Florida, and we’ve had to adapt quickly—more aggressive pricing strategies, pushing distribution outside the usual channels, and even targeting alternative use-cases (insurance stays, medical housing, etc.) just to hold the line.You're absolutely right—this may be the bottom, or not.

Sometimes it is student or medical debt.  

There are other advantages to C-corps like the ability to tax tax-free reimbursements for out-of-pocket medical expenses or the ability to more readily write off education expenses.