Introduction: Why I’m Doing This Analysis Given the recent volatility in the stock market, I have decided to diversify my long‑term investment strategy by opening a self‑directed Roth IRA to purchase real estate in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. My goal is to acquire a property that can operate as a profitable Airbnb rental while also appreciating in value over time. To make informed investment decisions, I need to understand which property features — such as the number of bedrooms — make a listing more attractive to tourists and more lucrative as a short‑term rental. This analysis uses real Punta Cana listing data to explore how bedroom count relates to nightly rental rates, forming the foundation for more advanced modeling in Project 1.