In the winter I can have them come on at 5PM-7AM and summer, 8PM-5AM. 

Tenant base in Cartersville / Acworth is going to be different than tenant base in Forest Park / Conley.2) In all honesty, if the 1% rule for a LTR is a hard requirement for you then I would suggest a different market in the midwest.

I personally love Wisconsin and would definitely consider starting an STR there or in Michigan, but the heavy seasonality makes me cautious about winter income.If you’re on the road near New Mexico, you might want to explore some of the emerging desert or mountain markets out there, too.

For the first two months there were only a handful of showing, which the PM said was due to normal winter slowness - I assumed it was pricing due to comps.

Quote from @James Hamling:While majority of Canadians are saying "Aah guy, no thanks friend" there is still some really significant things in the numbers to not dismiss: A 2025 Ipsos poll found 43% of 18-35 year olds would vote for union if offered full citizenship and financial conversion.Personally I'm neither for nor against but if it happens and Canadians get full citizenship I'm moving to one of the Carolinas the next day. 47 Canadian winters is enough for me!

Local lenders familiar with vacation markets can often use STR comps or AirDNA to support the file.New Construction Adds Inventory for DSCR Plays: New builds in Carolina Forest, Conway, and Little River are creating opportunities for investors to finance with DSCR from day one — especially if they’re purchasing with tenants or STR setups in place.Out-of-State Demand Keeps the Market Liquid: With many buyers from the Northeast and Midwest, Myrtle Beach properties are trading fast — but well-priced DSCR-eligible deals are still available, especially off the beachfront.💡 Investor Takeaway: In a market where gross rents can outpace monthly payments, Myrtle Beach offers a rare advantage — you don’t need to over-leverage to make the numbers work.

You will face more competition from fellow buyers as we continue through the summer, compared to the slower fall and winter months.

Demand exists, especially during local events, but growth is slower and it is further than ideal from RTP/Airport/Downtown.What I Like: Wake Forest is growing pretty quickly in population and house prices.

An LLC can help with liability protection as you grow, and a trust is more for estate planning later.If you're aiming for 3 rentals this year, using leverage like DSCR loans can help you scale faster without draining your savings.

Want them to have traction during the winter.