.: Looking to attract Investors who are interested in purchasing homes for Short-Term Rentals.

While interior upgrades are often a top priority for landlords, the exterior of your rental property is just as critical, if not more so, when it comes to attracting quality tenants.

Quote from @John Seitz: Quote from @Candace Pfab: Make sure you are concentrating your search on STR friendly tourist zones - which are typically within 2 blocks of the beach. 

As an STR/MTR host & co-host in Metro Atlanta, I think self-managing in a tourist area can work well, especially if you automate as much as possible (smart locks, dynamic pricing, messaging templates, etc.).Since you're just getting started, focusing on a turnkey or lightly updated property might make the transition easier.

$159K for 128 sqft is steep, even in a tourist spot.

Demand for housing in Bali exceeds availability, and favorable construction costs, salaries, regulations, and taxes make Bali an attractive destination for real estate investors.As @Benjamin Werner mentioned owning property in Bali works a bit differently than you probably would expect.

Framing it that way could really help attract the right buyer pool.I’d say now it’s about making that path forward as clear as possible for those buyers.

Waterfront homes, particularly those with Gulf access, can command higher prices and potentially higher returns on investment.3) Tourism and Vacation Rentals: Cape Coral's proximity to popular tourist destinations like Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island makes it attractive for vacation rentals, especially during peak tourist seasons.4) Affordability: Compared to other coastal areas in Florida, Cape Coral offers relatively affordable real estate options.

Please advise on this deal:Off Market single family home: $399,000 Where: Northern Michigan (2 miles from Boyne Mountain Ski Resort, 5 miles to beaches and tourist town)Loan Type: conventional, fixed rate, 20% down, 30 year loanInterest Rate: 8%Monthly Payment: $2812.18expenses:Gas: $1200 ANNUALElectric: $1850 ANNUALInternet: $768 ANNUALClosing Costs: $7784.60*This is an off market deal with no other offers currently.

I think what attracts me to airbnb is the higher income potential and the fact that there is a river in San Marcos people visit to float, it can bring people in for university purposes and we’re so close to Austin and San Antonio.