to stay in the Bloomington area. They aren't entirely wrong either as it's pretty accessible for a lot of potential clients and parking is much easier. I think in general people consider it a "safer" area. It's also not too far from Downtown and Uptown so that way if you wanted to go to a rooftop or a speakeasy it's feasible.  

 
Downtown is also doable but you may run into clients who are nervous to go Downtown in general due to the uptick in crime over the year or so. Uptown is another popular area for providers especially if you're going to AirBNB but if you want to maximize your potential client base, ensure that it's west of Hennepin Avenue, closer to Bde Maka Ska or in Saint Louis Park or Edina.

I will also add into the fact that the Bloomington area is by the airport.  So when people either fly in or fly out they stay the night or around those hotels.  IE: By the mall of america.   Also for people who travel to Minneapolis to have this type of fun from the south (rochester area) they like the Bloomington or MOA area as well.   BTW... that is me.  I live about 2 hours south and is easier for me to see providers on that end of town.

It is provider hostile.