They want space, parking, privacy, and still a short drive into Austin, the lakes, wedding venues, etc.

More concerning is the new Florida-based entity, Themed STR Capital Fund, set to launch in 2025, for which Santarelli is a fund manager.

It seemed like Airbnb was very focused on themed listings and hard marketing in the Category for a while, but now they are gone! 

Both of those markets have appeal, but you’re spot on that seasonality is the big difference: • Shenandoah Valley, VA → More year-round draw (hiking, national park traffic, weddings, college visits, outdoor tourism).

But my biggest issue with BP forum is how difficult it is to navigate and find sub-forums and themes I am interested in.

It's a wildly common theme. 

Competitive but no saturated market, world class beaches, growing urban core, pro sports, cruise terminal, theme parks, (mostly) great weather and more!

This property will serve as: Our first house hack/ homeA wedding gift for my (future wife)A long-term investment  Our Goal  Buy a move-in-ready duplex — avoiding heavy fixer-uppers.Live in one unit and rent out the other to lower our housing costs.Focus on safe, rental-friendly neighborhoods with strong appreciation potential.Live for cheap (not necessarily free) by renting the other unit to offset the mortgage.I plan to live in duplex for at least five years or even more, and during that time, I also want to purchase additional properties to build my portfolio.

I cannot stress the importance of the design and theme of your home being something nice and modern in the common areas, along with creating some sort of a wow factor, whether that be a theater room, game room in the garage, and or the theming of multiple bedrooms to be a relevant Disney character or movie design.

A common theme?