I've been keeping my eye on San Antonio a bit as it seems it's going through a correction and potential for cash flow may be increasing.

then manage them remotely.you also noted you want an STR, which is going to shrink the inventory that is viable for you and also increase the amount of competition you have.you may want to read these threads:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...i invest in Pittsburgh, and I would tell you: DON'T invest in Pittsburgh unless you're willing to come here in person and build your network. 

I am an investor and realtor as well but I focus mostly on fixing up distressed properties to increase value and grow the equity and that usually allows better cashflow also. 

Also, rent typically can be increased every year.

Leveraging equity to purchase a short-term rental (STR) in Tampa Bay can diversify your portfolio and potentially generate strong cash flow, but it also increases your financial risk.

Start small with a multifamily property in areas showing job growth, population increases, or redevelopment potential.

(Then you have zero vacancy, your business controls its rent increases, etc.)Rent out the garage to another small company. 

You haven't seen it, but you know automatically that that you can increase the rent by $25K a year?   

The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.

There is increasing supply as a result of increasing demand but the real question you're asking is whether it's going to lead to oversupply and lower rents or not.