The tourism in this area is heavy. International Drive is a major focal point in any tourism trip to the Orlando area. The homes, condos, and townhouses in the area around I-drive have obvious use. The majority of the housing in these areas along the drive are for either employees servicing the parks, restaurant, and shops along the route or the short-term use for out of town guests. Many international guests purchase properties along this route for a combination of both personal use while in town for a few weeks, and then the rental of the unit when they return home. The income from the rental of the unit covering the cost of their vacation property. Sometimes, the income nets them additional income. Homes around the theme parks and this area may sit on the market during certain parts of the season or when the dollar is very strong. As vacation season sets in or when the dollar weakens, units often sell. Many units are run by property managers. Buyers seeking properties in these areas really need to investigate prior to purchasing. Some units can be significantly over priced while other units association fees may be extremely high.