If you want stability and fewer headaches, Metairie is usually a safer bet, but the trade-off is thinner returns unless you can add value.If you’d like, I can share some local contacts for insurance, property management, or lending who understand the unique challenges of this market.Hope that helps give you a realistic picture before you dive in.

Fewer still actually show-up to deliver the value in-person. 

There are some risk trade offs like “all eggs in one basket” versus fewer turnovers and guest liabilities and consumables. 

Preventive Maintenance = Fewer SurprisesNeglecting maintenance leads to complaints, frustration, and eventually, move-outs• Regular inspections• Fixing small issues before they become costly• Preserving long-term property valueThis not only improves the tenant experience but also reduces unexpected vacancies.5.

There are fewer slivers of the pie available to new STR owners looking to gain momentum in an already robust market.

We also deal with fewer municipalities and stupid little things like water bills etc 

You'll get better tenants (again, fewer issues) and higher rents.

Save for 5% down and use a conventional loan so you have fewer hoops to jump through. 

Better to own fewer but better properties with less vacancy and more appreciation that 50 midwest crapboxes that with maintenance and vacancy barely break even.

In fall and winter, you might find better purchase opportunities since fewer buyers are competing, but it can take a little longer to fill a vacancy.