Targeting flight crews or traveling professionals can definitely be a smart niche if you're near the right demand hubs like airports or hospitals.For a first property, it can be a solid option as long as you run the numbers conservatively and plan for potential gaps between tenants.

A national physician group with A+ credit and a long term lease in a major medical hub with next to 0% vacancy will be a great buy to a core REIT, even if the CoC is 5%. 

Look for areas with stable job growth, renter demand (like near universities or economic hubs), and solid upside potential.

TLDR: Main investment hub below C class in safety.

Year-round community.VisionWe are introducing a multi-sport, wellness, and entertainment complex designed to become a year-round hub for activity, connection, and community in Southwest Florida.

Renovated houses with multiple bedrooms and off-street parking do especially well.Pittsburgh also punches above its weight as a medical hub with UPMC, Allegheny Health Network, and the new children's hospital.

Mid-term rentals can be really solid if you’re in a market with steady demand, think areas near hospitals, universities, or corporate hubs.

West rebound – Dense tech hubs (Denver, Seattle, SLC) posted firm rent gains despite elevated completions.Northeast pull‑back – Boston and New York softened as student leasing slowed earlier than usual.Sunbelt steadies – Florida remained a tale of two coasts: Miami up, Tampa still sliding, but overall Southern rents ticked higher.3.

High-demand areas like those near schools, hospitals, or transportation hubs help reduce vacancy risk.

Some people like Xero because it's cheaper than QBO but it's just a general accounting software like QBO (not REI-specific).So, for QBO and Xero, you really need a professional to set it up correctly for you and teach you how to run it or a course that teaches you (we actually have one).Alternatives that are REI-specific -> Buildium, Appfolio (over 50 units), REI Hub, StessaThere are plenty of others but I'd say these are worth checking out.