You can also piece together a lot using tools like AirDNA, Rabbu, or even just pulling comps on Airbnb directly to get a sense of what properties are earning.If you decide to lean toward Destin or PCB, happy to share more on what’s working well right now and what to watch out for.

Maybe edit the title of this post to attract local agents.And maybe try out the deal calculators on this platform, I believe you can analyze 3 deals for free -you didn't provide any numbers here for us to really chime in.It doesn't sound like this is your first cruise so I'm assuming you have a team assembled and cash reserves in place to cover vacancy/cap x, and repairs etc..I wouldn't kill myself to find a cash flowing deal at the moment - those are challenging right now, but I would more so strive for something that allows you to break even.

So, STR or Short Term Corporate Housing didn't pop into mind.But the hotels seemed to be full and that's an indicator that either it's a "layover" point for going to other places (our situation) or a destination in itself, for some reason.

Just curious, what made KC market stand out as a destination? 

I invest and work here (think Destin, 30A, Panama City Beach), and while it’s still competitive, the barrier to entry is a lot more manageable than Hawaii.

Fortunately my current home is in a destination location sought out by those who want to have a home in paradise whether as a primary or secondary so not worried about it taking long to sell but it could so I agree I have to be comfortable with the HELOC idea.

When rent hits, it should already have a destination. 

Personally - my preferred destinations are as far from humanity and as healthy as possible. 

Lake Mille Lacs, over 132k acres, that is "the" lake destination in MN. 

That’s where I live and invest (Destin, 30A, Panama City Beach).